Walnut Free Garlic-Herb Avocado Cucumber Bites
These little bites are the kind of appetizer that disappears from the platter before you even get a chance to announce what they are. Cool, crisp cucumber rounds are topped with a creamy avocado mash that gets serious depth from garlic-infused olive oil, fresh chives, parsley, and thyme, plus a warm undercurrent of turmeric and ginger that makes the whole thing feel a little unexpected. The lemon juice keeps the mash bright and prevents any browning, so the bites look just as gorgeous on the table as they taste. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from tree nuts, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress — just straightforward, fresh cooking. They come together in minutes with nothing more than a fork and a cutting board, which makes them ideal for last-minute entertaining or a quick snack spread. Finish with a drizzle of good olive oil and a scatter of fresh chives, and you've got something that looks genuinely impressive without any of the fuss.
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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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