Paraben Free Paleo Smoked Salmon Cucumber Rounds with Lemon-Dill
These bright, fresh bites are everything you want in a no-fuss appetizer — cool cucumber, creamy avocado, and silky smoked salmon all layered together in one elegant little round. The avocado spread comes together with real lemon juice, lemon zest, and fresh dill, so every bite has a clean, herbaceous punch that feels genuinely vibrant rather than store-bought flat. Keeping things paraben-free means leaning on whole, unprocessed ingredients, and this recipe does exactly that — nothing here comes from a jar with a suspicious ingredient list. Smoked salmon brings a savory, slightly smoky depth that plays beautifully against the brightness of the lemon and the richness of the avocado. Optional capers add a briny pop if you want to take the flavor up a notch. These rounds are best served immediately so the cucumber stays crisp and the avocado spread stays lush and green. Whether you're putting together a party platter or just treating yourself to something that feels a little fancy on a weeknight, this one delivers without any effort at all.
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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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