Caffeine Free Paleo Smoky Paprika Smoked Salmon Cucumber Rounds
These elegant little bites are everything you want in a no-fuss appetizer — cool, creamy, smoky, and just a little spicy. Crisp cucumber rounds act as the base, topped with a smashed avocado spread that gets serious depth from smoked paprika and a kick of cayenne. Torn pieces of smoked salmon bring a silky, savory richness, while fresh dill and briny capers tie the whole thing together in a way that feels genuinely impressive without much effort at all. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of caffeine, so there's no label-scanning or substitution gymnastics required — just clean, whole-food ingredients doing exactly what they're supposed to do. The assembly is straightforward enough to pull off for a weeknight snack but polished enough to set out at a gathering. They come together quickly and can even be prepped a little ahead of time, making them one of those rare recipes that's both relaxed and crowd-pleasing.
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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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