Low Sugar Smoked Salmon Lettuce Cups with Avocado & Cucumber
These fresh, vibrant lettuce cups are the kind of appetizer or light meal that looks like it came from a fancy restaurant but comes together in minutes with zero cooking required. Silky smoked salmon, creamy diced avocado, and cool cucumber nestle into crisp butter lettuce leaves for a combination that's rich, bright, and deeply satisfying all at once. The dressing is a simple emulsion of extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest — nothing more — so every drop of flavor comes from real, whole ingredients rather than sweetened sauces or bottled dressings that often sneak in unwanted sugar. That makes this recipe a genuinely easy win for anyone keeping a close eye on added sugars, since every component is naturally savory or tart. Fresh chives and dill scattered over the top add an herby lift that ties everything together beautifully, and optional capers bring a briny pop if you want a little extra punch. Serve these immediately after assembling so the lettuce stays crisp and the avocado stays bright — a squeeze of lemon wedge right before eating makes the whole platter sing.
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4 servings
For the cups
- 1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated
For the filling
- 6 oz smoked salmon, torn into bite-sized pieces
- 1 ripe avocado, pitted and diced
- 1 medium cucumber, seeded and diced
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, roughly chopped
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ tsp lemon zest
- ¼ tsp sea salt, or to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper, or to taste
For serving
- 1 tbsp capers, drained (optional)
- lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, sea salt, and black pepper until combined and slightly emulsified.
- 2
In a separate bowl, gently toss the diced avocado and cucumber with half the dressing until lightly coated.
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