Nitrate & Nitrite Free Paleo Smoked Salmon Cucumber Rounds with Lemon-Dill
These elegant little bites are proof that clean eating can feel genuinely celebratory. Crisp cucumber rounds act as the base, topped with a creamy mashed avocado spread brightened by fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and fragrant dill — then finished with delicate pieces of smoked salmon. The key to keeping this recipe free from nitrates and nitrites is sourcing smoked salmon that is cured without added preservatives, which is increasingly easy to find at specialty grocers and natural food stores. Conventional cured and smoked fish products are one of the sneakier sources of these additives, so reading labels carefully really does make a difference here. Everything comes together without any cooking, making it an effortless appetizer or light snack that looks far more impressive than the effort involved. The optional capers add a briny pop that plays beautifully against the richness of the avocado, and a squeeze of fresh lemon at the end ties every flavor together. Whether you're entertaining or just treating yourself, these rounds deliver serious flavor with nothing you'd rather leave out.
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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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