AIP Friendly Coconut Smoked Salmon Cucumber Bites
These elegant little bites prove that eating for healing doesn't mean sacrificing the kind of food you actually want to serve at a gathering. Cool cucumber rounds act as the base, topped with a whipped coconut cream spread brightened by fresh lemon, dill, chives, and a hint of turmeric — all ingredients that fit neatly within the autoimmune protocol framework without any workarounds or substitutions. The coconut cream is chilled overnight so it thickens into something genuinely luscious and spreadable, a clever dairy-free stand-in that holds its own against the silky smoked salmon draped on top. Each bite delivers a satisfying combination of cool crunch, herby richness, and that deep, savory flavor from the salmon. This recipe makes four servings, comes together with no cooking required, and looks impressive enough to set out for guests who have no dietary restrictions at all — they won't know the difference. Keep lemon wedges nearby for a little extra brightness right before eating.
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4 servings
For the bites
- 1 large english cucumber
- 4 oz smoked salmon, thinly sliced
For the herb spread
- ½ cup full-fat coconut cream, chilled overnight
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
Ingredient noteAIP excludes seed-derived spices such as dill seed, but the dill in this recipe is dill weed - the leaf herb, not the seed - so it is likely AIP-compliant.
- 1 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
For serving
- fresh dill sprigs, for serving (optional)Ingredient note
AIP excludes seed-derived spices such as dill seed, but the dill in this recipe is dill weed - the leaf herb, not the seed - so it is likely AIP-compliant.
- lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Scoop the thick, solidified portion of the chilled coconut cream into a small mixing bowl, leaving behind any watery liquid. Beat with a hand mixer or mash firmly with a fork until smooth and spreadable, about 1 minute.
- 2
Add the lemon juice, lemon zest, chopped dill, chives, sea salt, and turmeric to the coconut cream. Stir until fully combined and the spread is uniform in color and texture.
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