Anti Inflammatory Smoked Salmon Lettuce Cups with Avocado & Cucumber
Crisp butter lettuce cups cradle silky smoked salmon, creamy avocado, and cool cucumber in a combination that feels indulgent but works hard for your body at the same time. Every ingredient here earns its place from an anti-inflammatory standpoint — omega-3-rich salmon, healthy fats from extra virgin olive oil and avocado, and fresh herbs like dill and chives that bring brightness along with their own beneficial compounds. The lemon dressing is whisked together in minutes and does double duty, lightly coating the avocado and cucumber before getting drizzled over the finished cups for layered flavor in every bite. Because the lettuce acts as the vessel, this is naturally light and grain-free without any substitutions or workarounds required. Optional capers add a briny pop that makes the whole platter feel a little more special, especially if you're serving guests. Assembly is straightforward — just fill, scatter, drizzle, and serve — which means you spend more time enjoying the food than fussing over it.
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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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