Yeast Free Paleo Smoky Paprika Smoked Salmon Cucumber Rounds
These elegant little bites are proof that appetizers don't need to be complicated to feel seriously impressive. Cool, crisp cucumber rounds get topped with a smoky, lightly spiced avocado mash — think creamy with just enough heat from the cayenne — then finished with silky smoked salmon, fresh dill, and briny capers. The smoked paprika does double duty here, layering into the avocado spread and dusting the tops for that gorgeous deep-red color that makes the whole platter pop. For anyone navigating yeast-free eating, packaged snacks and party food can feel like a minefield, but every ingredient here is naturally free of yeast and fermented fillers. There's no bread, no crackers, no hidden additives — just whole, clean ingredients that come together in minutes. They're light enough to serve as a starter but satisfying enough to anchor a grazing spread, and the assembly is genuinely fast with no cooking required.
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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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