Description
Avocado Cucumber Slices are a light and refreshing snack featuring crisp cucumber rounds topped with creamy mashed avocado, lemon juice, simple seasonings, fresh herbs, and optional feta cheese. This quick, no-cook appetizer is healthy, flavorful, and perfect for a fresh bite anytime.
Ingredients
Vegetables & Herbs
- 1 large cucumber, sliced into rounds
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley or cilantro
Avocado Mixture
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Optional
- 1 tablespoon crumbled feta cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Cucumber: Slice the cucumber into thick rounds and arrange them neatly on a serving plate, ensuring even spacing for presentation.
- Mash Avocado Mixture: In a small bowl, mash the ripe avocado with lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy, balancing flavors carefully.
- Assemble Slices: Spoon a small amount of the avocado mixture onto each cucumber slice, spreading it evenly but gently to maintain the cucumber’s crispness.
- Add Herbs: Sprinkle chopped parsley or cilantro over the avocado-topped cucumber slices to add fresh herbal notes and a pop of green color.
- Optional Topping: If using, add crumbled feta cheese on top of each slice to introduce a tangy and salty contrast to the creamy avocado and fresh cucumber.
- Serve Fresh: Serve immediately to enjoy the snack’s freshness and to prevent the avocado from browning.
Notes
- Add a pinch of chili flakes for a little heat and extra flavor dimension.
- These bites are best served fresh to keep the avocado vibrant and creamy without browning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
