Ginger Free Paleo Smoked Salmon Roll-Ups
Smoked salmon and creamy avocado are a match made in appetizer heaven, and these little roll-ups deliver that combination in the most elegant, no-fuss way possible. The avocado gets mashed with fresh lemon juice, chives, and dill until it's silky with just enough texture, then wrapped snugly inside thin slices of smoked salmon alongside a crisp cucumber matchstick. Every bite is cool, briny, and herbaceous — the kind of thing that disappears from a platter in minutes. Many smoked salmon dishes lean on pickled ginger or ginger-spiked sauces, but this recipe keeps things clean and bright with citrus and fresh herbs instead, so there's nothing to pick around or swap out. The optional capers add a punchy little pop of salinity if you want to take the flavor up a notch. These are naturally grain-free and dairy-free, making them a genuinely crowd-pleasing option whether you're eating paleo or just looking for something light and impressive. Make them up to an hour ahead and keep them chilled — they hold together beautifully and look like you spent way more time than you actually did.
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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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