Mediterranean Diet Friendly Cucumber Rounds with Smoked Salmon
Crisp cucumber rounds topped with creamy avocado and silky smoked salmon make for one of those appetizers that looks far more impressive than the effort required. The avocado spread comes together with a quick mash — brightened by fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, and fragrant dill — and lands somewhere between a dip and a schmear that you'll want to put on everything. Wild-caught smoked salmon brings that rich, briny depth that pairs beautifully with the cool crunch of the cucumber base, while capers add little pops of salty intensity throughout. This kind of recipe is practically a blueprint for the Mediterranean way of eating: healthy fats from avocado and olive oil, lean protein from the salmon, and fresh herbs doing the heavy lifting on flavor. It's naturally light but genuinely satisfying, which means it works just as well as a starter at a dinner party as it does a midday snack you throw together in minutes. A pinch of red pepper flakes at the end gives the whole platter a subtle kick that keeps things interesting without overwhelming the delicate fish.
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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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