Celery 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 avocado, and silky smoked salmon all stacked into one perfect round. The avocado spread comes together in minutes with lemon juice, lemon zest, and fresh dill, giving it a bright, herbaceous flavor that pairs beautifully with the richness of the salmon. Because every ingredient here is naturally whole and unprocessed, you never have to second-guess labels or worry about hidden additives sneaking into your spread. Cucumber rounds do the heavy lifting as the base, making this completely grain-free and a natural fit for a paleo approach without any substitutions or workarounds. Optional capers add a briny little pop if you want to take the flavor up a notch. This is the kind of recipe that looks impressive on a platter but genuinely takes almost no effort to pull together, making it ideal for entertaining or a quick protein-packed snack.
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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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