Xanthan Gum Free Garlic-Herb Avocado Cucumber Bites
Cool, crisp cucumber rounds topped with a vibrant, herb-packed avocado mash — this appetizer is the kind of thing that disappears from the platter before you even get a chance to announce it. The mash comes together with ripe avocados, fresh lemon juice, garlic-infused olive oil, and a generous handful of chives, parsley, and thyme, giving every bite a bright, layered flavor that feels far more impressive than the effort involved. A pinch of turmeric and ground ginger add just enough warmth and color to make the whole thing pop visually and on the palate. For anyone navigating a diet that rules out xanthan gum, this recipe is a natural fit — there's simply nothing here that needs a binder or stabilizer of any kind. No packaged sauces, no processed condiments, just whole ingredients doing exactly what they're supposed to do. That kind of clean simplicity is genuinely hard to find in party food, where hidden additives tend to sneak in through store-bought dips and dressings. Here, you control every single component from start to finish. Serve these immediately after assembling for the best texture, and don't skip the optional drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil — it ties everything together 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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