Gut Friendly Paleo Smoked Salmon Roll-Ups
These little roll-ups are fresh, vibrant, and genuinely satisfying — the kind of no-cook appetizer that looks impressive but comes together in minutes. Smoked salmon wraps around a creamy avocado filling loaded with chives, dill, and a squeeze of lemon, with a crisp cucumber matchstick tucked inside for crunch. Every ingredient here is whole and recognizable, which matters a lot when you're trying to keep your gut happy and avoid the processed fillers and additives that sneak into so many packaged snacks. Avocado brings healthy fats that support digestion, while the fresh herbs add brightness without any irritating ingredients. The optional capers are a nice briny punch if your system handles them well, but the roll-ups are completely delicious without them too. These are naturally grain-free and dairy-free, so they fit cleanly into a gut-conscious eating pattern without any substitutions or workarounds. Make them ahead and refrigerate for up to an hour — they hold together beautifully and taste just as good straight from the fridge.
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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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