Artificial Food Coloring Free Paleo Smoked Salmon Roll-Ups
Smoked salmon, creamy avocado, and crisp cucumber come together in these elegant little roll-ups that feel right at home on a party platter or a quiet weeknight snack board. The filling is a bright, herby mash of avocado, lemon juice, fresh chives, and dill — nothing processed, nothing mysterious, just real ingredients you can actually pronounce. That's exactly what makes this recipe such a win for anyone avoiding synthetic dyes: every single component is whole and naturally colored, from the deep pink of the salmon to the vivid green of the avocado. Store-bought smoked salmon snacks and pre-made appetizers can be surprisingly sneaky hiding spots for artificial additives, so making these at home puts you fully in control. Rolling them up is easier than it looks — just spread, tuck, and roll — and the result is a tidy, impressive little cylinder that holds together beautifully. A few capers tucked inside add a briny pop that takes the whole thing to another level. Make them up to an hour ahead and they're still fresh, firm, and ready to impress.
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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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