Mediterranean Diet Friendly Paleo Smoked Salmon Cucumber Rounds with Lemon-Dill
Fresh cucumber rounds act as a crisp, refreshing base for a creamy avocado spread brightened with lemon juice, lemon zest, and fragrant dill — then crowned with silky smoked salmon and briny capers. Every bite delivers that satisfying combination of cool crunch, rich fat, and savory depth that makes this kind of appetizer genuinely hard to stop eating. The whole thing comes together without any cooking, just a little slicing, mashing, and assembling, which means it's as low-effort as it is impressive on a platter. Smoked salmon, avocado, olive-adjacent capers, and fresh herbs are practically a Mediterranean pantry dream, hitting all the right notes of heart-healthy fats and clean, whole ingredients. The lemon-dill avocado spread does double duty here — it adds creaminess without any dairy and keeps the flavors bright and herbaceous rather than heavy. These rounds are ideal for entertaining or a light lunch, and because everything is naturally wholesome and minimally processed, there's no label-reading anxiety involved. Serve them with extra lemon wedges for a little extra zing and watch them disappear fast.
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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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