Rice Free Paleo Smoked Salmon Roll-Ups
Smoked salmon and creamy avocado are a match made in flavor heaven, and rolling them together with fresh herbs and crisp cucumber creates something that feels genuinely impressive without much effort at all. The avocado filling gets brightness from lemon juice and a pop of freshness from chives and dill, making every bite feel light and vibrant. Traditional sushi-style rolls lean heavily on rice as the base, but these skip it entirely — the salmon itself does the wrapping, so you get all the elegance with none of the grain. Cucumber matchsticks add a satisfying crunch in the center, and a few capers tucked inside bring a briny, savory punch that takes things to the next level. These roll-ups come together quickly and look stunning on a platter, making them just as at home at a dinner party as they are for a weeknight snack. Store-bought versions of this kind of appetizer often sneak in fillers or sauces you didn't ask for, so making them yourself means you know exactly what's in every bite.
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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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