Gelatin Free Paleo Smoked Salmon Cucumber Rounds with Lemon-Dill
These elegant little bites are everything you want in a light, fresh appetizer — crisp cucumber, creamy herbed avocado, and silky smoked salmon all stacked into one perfect round. The avocado spread comes together with just a fork, lemon juice, zest, and fresh dill, so the flavor is bright and clean without any fuss. Many store-bought dips and spreads sneak in gelatin-based stabilizers or thickeners, but here the avocado does all the work on its own, keeping things completely natural. Smoked salmon can sometimes feel like a tricky ingredient to work with, but torn into small pieces it drapes beautifully over each round and pairs perfectly with the optional briny pop of capers. The whole platter comes together without any cooking, which means less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying the spread. Serve with lemon wedges on the side for an extra squeeze of citrus that ties every element together.
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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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