Carrageenan Free Paleo Smoked Salmon Roll-Ups
Smoked salmon and creamy avocado are a natural pairing, and rolling them together with fresh herbs and crisp cucumber takes that combination somewhere genuinely elegant. The avocado gets mashed with lemon juice, chives, and dill into a bright, herbaceous spread that holds everything together beautifully inside each little cylinder. One thing that makes this recipe worth paying attention to is how clean the ingredient list is — no processed fillers, no dairy-based cream cheese, and none of the thickeners or stabilizers that sneak into so many store-bought smoked salmon products and prepared dips. Carrageenan, a common additive in dairy alternatives and packaged seafood products, is simply not in the picture here, so you can enjoy every bite without second-guessing the label. The optional capers add a briny pop that plays off the richness of the salmon and avocado in the best way. These roll-ups come together quickly, look impressive on a plate, and hold up well in the fridge for up to an hour, making them a smart choice for entertaining or a protein-packed snack.
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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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