Mediterranean Diet Friendly Paleo Smoked Salmon Roll-Ups
Smoked salmon, creamy avocado, and crisp cucumber come together in these elegant little roll-ups that feel like something you'd order at a waterfront bistro. The avocado filling gets brightness from fresh lemon juice and a generous handful of chives and dill, so every bite is herbaceous and rich without feeling heavy. Smoked salmon is a cornerstone of heart-healthy eating along the Mediterranean coast, and pairing it with healthy fats from avocado only deepens that nutritional harmony. There's no cooking involved — just a quick mash, a careful spread, and a tight roll — making this one of the easiest impressive things you can put on a table. The optional capers add a briny little punch that ties the whole flavor profile together beautifully. These are ideal for entertaining since they can be prepped ahead and chilled, yet they still look stunning on a serving plate. Fresh, clean, and genuinely satisfying, they prove that eating well doesn't have to mean sacrificing any of the fun.
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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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