Fish Free Garlic-Herb Avocado Cucumber Bites
These little bites are the kind of appetizer that disappears from the platter before you've even finished arranging them. Cool, crisp cucumber rounds get topped with a creamy, herb-packed avocado mash that's brightened with fresh lemon juice and layered with chives, parsley, and thyme. A touch of turmeric and ginger gives the mash a subtle warmth that makes it taste far more complex than the short ingredient list suggests. Garlic-infused olive oil ties everything together with a mellow, savory depth that doesn't require any fussy prep. Many crowd-pleasing appetizers sneak in anchovy paste, Worcestershire, or other seafood-derived ingredients for that extra savory punch — here, the herbs and good olive oil do all that heavy lifting on their own. Everything is naturally whole-food and straightforward, so you can feel confident about exactly what's going into each bite. Serve them immediately after assembling for the best texture, and don't skip the optional drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil — it really does finish the dish beautifully.
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4 servings
For the bites
- 2 large english cucumbers
For the avocado mash
- 2 ripe avocados, halved and pitted
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp garlic-infused olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
For serving
- 1–2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling (optional)
- 1 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Slice the cucumbers into rounds about 1/2-inch thick, discarding the ends. Arrange the rounds in a single layer on a large serving platter or cutting board.
- 2
Scoop the avocado flesh into a mixing bowl. Add the lemon juice, garlic-infused olive oil, chives, parsley, thyme leaves, turmeric, ginger, and sea salt. Mash with a fork until the mixture is creamy but still has some texture — small chunks are fine.
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