Carrageenan Free Paleo Smoked Salmon Cucumber Rounds with Lemon-Dill
These elegant little bites are everything you want in a light, fresh appetizer — cool cucumber, creamy herbed avocado, and silky smoked salmon all stacked into one perfect round. The avocado spread comes together with just a fork, fresh lemon juice, zest, and dill, giving you a bright, herbaceous base that pairs beautifully with the rich, smoky fish on top. Many store-bought smoked salmon dips and spreads sneak in additives like carrageenan as a thickener or stabilizer, so making your own spread from scratch is the smartest move here. Every ingredient in this recipe is whole and recognizable — nothing processed, nothing hidden. The optional capers add a briny little pop that takes the flavor over the top, and a squeeze of fresh lemon at the end ties everything together. These rounds are naturally grain-free and dairy-free, so they work for a wide range of guests without any awkward substitutions. Serve them straight away for the best texture, and watch them disappear from the platter faster than you can make them.
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4 servings
For the rounds
- 2 large english cucumbers
For the avocado spread
- 2 ripe avocados, halved and pitted
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped, plus more for garnish
- ¼ tsp salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For the topping
- 4 oz smoked salmon, torn into small pieces
- 1 tbsp capers, drained (optional)
For serving
- lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Slice the cucumbers into rounds about 1/4-inch thick and arrange them in a single layer on a serving platter or large cutting board.
- 2
Scoop the avocado flesh into a small bowl and mash with a fork until mostly smooth with a few small chunks remaining. Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, dill, salt, and black pepper until combined. Taste and adjust salt as needed.
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