Gelatin Free Paleo Smoked Salmon Roll-Ups
These elegant little roll-ups bring together silky smoked salmon, creamy herb-flecked avocado, and crisp cucumber in a bite-sized package that feels genuinely impressive without requiring much effort at all. The avocado filling gets brightness from fresh lemon juice and a fragrant lift from chives and dill, making every roll taste clean, fresh, and satisfying. Because the whole recipe is built around whole, unprocessed ingredients, there's no need to scrutinize labels for hidden additives or animal-derived setting agents that sneak into so many packaged appetizers and dips. The optional capers add a briny little pop that takes the flavor up a notch if you have them on hand. These are the kind of appetizers that disappear fast at a party, but they're equally good as a light lunch or a protein-rich snack straight from the fridge. Just roll, plate, and serve — it really is that simple.
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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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