Artificial Food Coloring Free Paleo Smoky Paprika Smoked Salmon Cucumber Rounds
These elegant little bites are proof that party food doesn't need a long ingredient list or a single artificial shortcut to impress. Crisp cucumber rounds get topped with a smoky, creamy avocado spread — mashed with lemon juice, smoked paprika, and a pinch of cayenne — then finished with silky smoked salmon, fresh dill, and briny capers. Every ingredient here is exactly what it says it is, which matters when you're trying to avoid the synthetic dyes that sneak into so many packaged dips, cured fish products, and store-bought appetizers. The deep reddish hue on these rounds comes entirely from smoked paprika, a spice that earns its color the old-fashioned way. Assembly is straightforward: slice, spread, top, and serve — no cooking required. They're light enough to work as a starter but satisfying enough that guests will keep reaching for more.
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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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