Xanthan Gum Free Paleo Smoked Salmon Roll-Ups
Smoked salmon and creamy avocado are a natural pairing, and rolling them together with fresh herbs and crisp cucumber takes that combination somewhere genuinely special. The avocado gets mashed with lemon juice, chives, and dill until it's silky but still has a little texture, which makes every bite feel rich without being heavy. A thin matchstick of cucumber tucked inside each roll adds a satisfying crunch that keeps things lively from start to finish. What makes this recipe so refreshing is that it relies entirely on whole, recognizable ingredients — no stabilizers, no fillers, nothing that requires a label check. For anyone navigating recipes that typically sneak in thickening agents to hold things together, the avocado does all that work naturally here. Optional capers add a briny little pop if you want to lean into that classic smoked salmon flavor even more. These roll-ups come together quickly and look impressive enough to serve at a gathering or enjoy as a satisfying snack any day of the week.
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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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