Almond Free Cucumber Rounds with Smoked Salmon
Cool, crisp cucumber rounds topped with creamy avocado and silky smoked salmon make for one of the most effortlessly elegant bites you can put on a table. The avocado spread comes together in minutes — just mashed with bright lemon juice, olive oil, and fresh dill — and it pairs beautifully with the briny depth of wild-caught smoked salmon and the little pop of capers on top. Tree nut concerns can make a lot of appetizers and spreads feel off-limits, especially when store-bought dips sneak in unexpected ingredients, but every component here is straightforward and easy to verify. There's no baking, no blending, and no complicated technique — just honest, fresh ingredients layered together with care. A pinch of red pepper flakes at the end adds a subtle kick if you're into a little heat, though the platter is stunning either way. These are the kind of bites that disappear fast at a party, and nobody needs to know how little effort actually went into them.
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4 servings
For the rounds
- 1 large english cucumber
For the avocado spread
- 1 ripe avocado, pitted and peeled
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped, plus more for garnish
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For the topping
- 4 oz wild-caught smoked salmon, torn into small pieces
- 1 tbsp capers, drained
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Slice the cucumber into rounds about 1/4-inch thick, discarding the ends. Arrange the rounds in a single layer on a serving platter.
- 2
In a small bowl, mash the avocado with a fork until mostly smooth with a few small chunks remaining. Stir in the lemon juice, olive oil, dill, salt, and black pepper until combined.
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