Hazelnut Free Paleo Smoked Salmon Cucumber Rounds with Lemon-Dill
These elegant little bites are the kind of appetizer that disappears from the platter before you even get a chance to announce them. Cool cucumber rounds act as the base, topped with a creamy mashed avocado spread brightened with fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and fragrant dill, then finished with silky smoked salmon and a scatter of briny capers. Every ingredient here is naturally whole and clean, which means no sneaky nut-based oils, no grain-derived fillers, and absolutely no concern about hidden hazelnut derivatives that can lurk in store-bought spreads and dressings. The avocado mixture comes together in minutes with just a fork, making this one of those rare recipes that looks impressive but demands almost no effort. Bright, savory, and refreshing all at once, these rounds work beautifully as a party starter, a light lunch, or an elegant snack you can feel genuinely good about eating.
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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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