Low Sugar Paleo Smoked Salmon Roll-Ups
Smoked salmon and creamy avocado are a natural pairing, and rolling them together with fresh herbs and crisp cucumber makes for a bite that feels genuinely elegant without any effort. The avocado filling gets brightness from lemon juice and a punch of flavor from chives and dill, so every roll-up is layered and satisfying. What makes this recipe especially smart is that every single ingredient is whole and unprocessed — there's no sweetened cream cheese, no teriyaki glaze, and none of the sneaky added sugars that show up in so many store-bought smoked salmon products or pre-made appetizers. Capers add a briny little pop if you want them, but the rolls are completely delicious without. These come together quickly and hold up well in the fridge for up to an hour, making them a great option for entertaining or meal prepping a protein-packed snack. Clean ingredients, bold flavor, and zero compromise — that's the whole deal here.
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4 servings
- 8 oz smoked salmon, thinly sliced
- 1 large ripe avocado, pitted and peeled
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ english cucumber, cut into 12 thin matchsticks (about 3 inches long)
- 1 tsp capers, drained (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, mash the avocado with the lemon juice, chives, dill, salt, and pepper until smooth with just a few small chunks remaining.
- 2
Lay a slice of smoked salmon flat on a cutting board. Spread about 1 heaping teaspoon of the avocado mixture across the lower two-thirds of the slice, then place one cucumber matchstick at the near edge. Add a few capers, if using.
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