Celery Free Whole30 Cucumber Avocado Cups
These little bites are the kind of appetizer that disappears from the platter before you even sit down. Cool, crisp cucumber rounds get hollowed into tiny cups and loaded with a bright, chunky avocado filling spiked with lime juice, red onion, jalapeño, and a hint of cumin — every bite is fresh, creamy, and just a little punchy. The whole thing comes together with a fork and a spoon, no cooking required, which makes it perfect for warm-weather gatherings or a quick snack that still feels impressive. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of celery and celery derivatives, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved. The lime and cilantro do serious heavy lifting in the flavor department, keeping the filling lively without relying on anything that could be a hidden trigger. Serve them immediately after filling so the cucumber stays crisp and the avocado stays vibrant green — a squeeze of extra lime over the top right before serving doesn't hurt either.
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4 servings
For the cups
- 2 large english cucumbers
For the filling
- 2 ripe avocados, halved and pitted
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 1 lime)
- 2 tbsp red onion, finely diced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely minced (optional)
- 3 tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- ¼ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For serving
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- lime wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Slice the cucumbers into rounds about 3/4-inch thick. Using a small spoon or melon baller, scoop a shallow well into the center of each round, leaving the bottom intact to form a cup. Arrange the rounds on a serving platter.
- 2
Scoop the avocado flesh into a small mixing bowl. Add the lime juice, red onion, cilantro, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mash and stir with a fork until the mixture is chunky but cohesive, with no large unbroken pieces of avocado remaining.
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