Lupin Free Paleo Smoky Paprika Smoked Salmon Cucumber Rounds
These elegant little bites are everything you want in a crowd-pleasing appetizer — cool, creamy, smoky, and just a little bit spicy. Crisp cucumber rounds act as the base, topped with a luscious smashed avocado spread that gets serious depth from smoked paprika and a kick of cayenne. Silky smoked salmon, fresh dill, and briny capers finish each round with a flavor combination that feels genuinely impressive without requiring much effort at all. For anyone navigating lupin sensitivities, packaged appetizers and restaurant finger foods can be a minefield, since lupin flour quietly turns up in all kinds of processed snacks and spreads. This recipe sidesteps all of that by relying entirely on whole, recognizable ingredients — nothing processed, nothing hidden. Every component is straightforward and easy to verify, which means you can serve these with total confidence at a party or just make a batch for yourself on a weeknight. The avocado spread comes together in minutes with just a fork, and the assembly is genuinely fun. Serve them right away for maximum crunch, or let them chill briefly in the fridge if you're prepping ahead of guests arriving.
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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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