Nitrate & Nitrite Free Paleo Smoky Paprika Smoked Salmon Cucumber Rounds
Cool, crisp cucumber rounds topped with smoky avocado cream and silky salmon make for one of those appetizers that disappears from the platter before you even sit down. The avocado spread is the real star here — ripe avocados mashed with smoked paprika, a hit of cayenne, and fresh lemon juice create something rich and bold without relying on any cured or processed ingredients. That matters a lot when you're navigating smoked salmon, since many commercial options are packed with preservatives that have no business being on your plate. Sourcing clean smoked salmon is the key step, and once you have it, this recipe comes together in minutes with zero cooking required. Fresh dill and briny capers scattered over the top add brightness and a little pop of flavor that keeps every bite interesting. These rounds are elegant enough for a dinner party but easy enough for a weeknight snack, and the whole thing can be prepped and chilled in under half an hour.
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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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