Mediterranean Diet Friendly Whole30 Cucumber Avocado Cups
Fresh cucumber rounds act as crisp, edible vessels for a bright, herb-forward avocado filling — and the whole thing comes together with nothing more than a fork and a cutting board. This is exactly the kind of dish that fits naturally into a Mediterranean-style way of eating, leaning on healthy fats from ripe avocado, punchy lime juice, and fresh cilantro to do all the heavy lifting. The cumin adds a subtle warmth that ties the filling together without overwhelming the clean, vegetal flavors of the cucumber base. A little red onion and optional jalapeño give it just enough bite to keep things interesting. These are the kind of bites you set out at a gathering and watch disappear in minutes, but they work just as well as a light lunch or a refreshing snack on a warm afternoon. Everything here is whole, recognizable, and genuinely good for you — no processed ingredients, no guesswork, just real food that tastes like it took more effort than it did.
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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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