Dairy Free Cucumber Rounds with Smoked Salmon
These elegant little bites prove that appetizers can feel genuinely luxurious without a drop of cream cheese or sour cream in sight. Crisp cucumber rounds take the place of crackers, giving you a cool, refreshing base that also happens to be completely plant-forward. The avocado spread is the real star — mashed with fresh lemon juice, olive oil, and dill, it's creamy and bright in a way that makes you forget there's no dairy involved at all. Wild-caught smoked salmon adds that silky, savory depth on top, while briny capers and optional red pepper flakes keep every bite interesting. This is the kind of appetizer that disappears fast at a party, and nobody will guess it was designed around a dietary need — they'll just know it tastes incredible. Assembly is straightforward and requires zero cooking, making it an easy win for entertaining or an elevated snack any day of the week.
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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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