Nitrate & Nitrite Free Paleo Smoked Salmon Roll-Ups
Smoked salmon is one of those ingredients that sounds effortlessly fancy but hides a frustrating secret — most commercial versions are cured with sodium nitrate or nitrite as a preservative. Sourcing a clean, additive-free smoked salmon makes all the difference here, and once you have it, this recipe lets the fish shine without anything getting in the way. The filling is a bright, herby avocado mash seasoned with fresh chives, dill, lemon juice, and a crack of black pepper — creamy, fresh, and just rich enough to balance the smoky salmon. A crisp cucumber matchstick tucked inside each roll adds a satisfying snap, and the optional capers bring a little briny punch if you're into that. Everything comes together in minutes with zero cooking required, which makes this ideal for a quick appetizer, a light lunch, or an impressive party spread. The roll-ups hold their shape beautifully and can even be prepped ahead and chilled for up to an hour, so you're not scrambling at the last minute. Clean ingredients, bold flavor, and genuinely no compromise — this one delivers on all fronts.
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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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