Wheat Free Cucumber Rounds with Smoked Salmon
Crisp cucumber rounds take the place of crackers here, making this a naturally light, grain-free appetizer that doesn't feel like a compromise in the slightest. Each bite layers cool, crunchy cucumber with a creamy avocado spread brightened by fresh lemon juice and dill, then finishes with silky wild-caught smoked salmon and briny capers. It's the kind of elegant spread that looks like you spent hours on it but comes together in minutes with zero cooking required. For anyone navigating wheat-free eating at parties or gatherings, this is the answer to the sad veggie tray — something genuinely impressive that everyone will reach for. The avocado spread alone is worth making on repeat, but paired with the smoky salmon and a pinch of red pepper flakes, the whole platter becomes seriously addictive. No specialty flours, no swaps, no stress — just real, whole ingredients doing all the heavy lifting.
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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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