Beef 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 lemon juice, olive oil, fresh dill, and a little seasoning — and it acts as the perfect creamy base that holds everything together without any fuss. Wild-caught smoked salmon brings that rich, briny depth, while capers add a little pop of saltiness that makes each bite feel surprisingly complex. A pinch of red pepper flakes at the end is optional, but it gives the whole platter a subtle kick that keeps people reaching for more. This is the kind of appetizer that looks like you spent way more time on it than you actually did, which is always a win when you're entertaining. Every ingredient here is naturally free of beef and red meat, so there's no label-checking or substitution stress — just fresh, clean flavors from start to finish.
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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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