Low Sugar Paleo Smoky Paprika Smoked Salmon Cucumber Rounds
Cool, crisp cucumber rounds topped with smoky avocado and silky salmon make for one of those appetizers that looks far more impressive than the effort required. The avocado spread comes together with a fork — ripe avocados mashed with lemon juice, smoked paprika, and a pinch of cayenne for gentle heat that lingers in the best way. Smoked salmon brings that rich, savory depth on top, while fresh dill and briny capers cut right through it with brightness. Every single ingredient here is whole and clean, so there's no need to scan labels hunting for hidden sweeteners or additives that sneak into store-bought dips and cured fish products. These rounds are naturally free of anything processed or sweetened, which makes them a genuinely satisfying option when you want something that feels indulgent without the compromise. Serve them straight from the platter at a gathering and watch them disappear before you've even set down the tray.
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4 servings
For the cucumber rounds
- 1 large english cucumber
For the avocado spread
- 2 ripe avocados, halved and pitted
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For topping
- 4 oz smoked salmon, torn into small pieces
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, roughly chopped
- 1 tbsp capers, drained
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Slice the cucumber into rounds about 1/4-inch thick, discarding the ends. Arrange the rounds in a single layer on a large serving platter or cutting board.
- 2
Scoop the avocado flesh into a small mixing bowl. Add the lemon juice, smoked paprika, cayenne, salt, and black pepper. Mash with a fork until mostly smooth with a few small chunks remaining — the texture should be thick and spreadable, not runny.
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