Legume Free Paleo Smoky Paprika Smoked Salmon Cucumber Rounds
These elegant little bites are proof that appetizers can be bold, fresh, and completely free of beans, lentils, peas, or any other legume filler that often sneaks into dips and spreads. The base is cool, crisp cucumber — no cracker, no crust — topped with a smoky, lightly spiced avocado mash that gets its depth from smoked paprika and a gentle kick of cayenne. Silky smoked salmon drapes over each round, and a scatter of fresh dill and briny capers pulls the whole thing together in a way that feels genuinely impressive. Because every ingredient here is whole and naturally legume-free, there's no label-reading stress or ingredient swaps required — just straightforward, clean cooking. The avocado spread comes together with a fork in minutes, and assembly is more of a relaxed arrange-and-top situation than any kind of technical challenge. These are the kind of bites that disappear fast at a gathering, but they're just as satisfying to make for yourself as a light lunch or snack.
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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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