Cucumber Bruschetta (No Bread)

JanuaryBride's Note:

This is a refreshing vegetarian appetizer for the warm summer months. Recipe came from First Magazine and was part of their healthy avocado article.

• Total Time: 10 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 ripe avocado
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon diced red onion
• salt
• pepper
• 1 English cucumber, sliced digonally

Directions:

1. Prepare your avocado by cutting in half, removing the pit, peeling and cubing it.
2. Mix together the avocado, lime juice, cilantro, and onion. Salt and pepper to taste.
3. Spoon small avocado mix (you don't want it to fall off and become messy) onto cucumber slices and serve.

Reviews

[breezermom]

Very different and yummy appetizer. I was surprised how well the cucumber and avocado go together. Made for Best of 2010 Tag game.

[Chef Buggsy Mate]

What a tasty little treat! I had to sub a sweet onion for the red because that is what I had on hand. DH is gluten intolerant as are the kids, so this recipe is perfect for us. We will definitely have this again. Made and reviewed for the 37th AUS/NZ Recipe Swap.

[LIer]

This recipe was the answer to a long search for something to serve at a cocktail party. It's a great twist on something familiar. It travels well too. Just slice the cucumbers and make the avocado mixture up ahead of time, pack separately and assemble on-site. I like a little chili powder mixed in with the avocado.