Pistachio 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 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 sophisticated without requiring much effort at all. For anyone navigating nut allergies or sensitivities, packaged dips and store-bought appetizer platters can be a minefield of hidden ingredients and shared-facility warnings. This recipe keeps things refreshingly clean — every ingredient is whole and easy to verify, so you can serve a stunning spread with total confidence. There's no baking, no complicated technique, and no mystery components to second-guess. The avocado mixture comes together in minutes with just a fork, and the assembly is almost meditative — a little spread, a curl of salmon, a pinch of dill. Serve these straight away for maximum crunch, or pop them in the fridge for up to half an hour if you're prepping ahead of a gathering. Either way, they disappear fast.
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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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