Chestnut Free Smoked Salmon Lettuce Cups with Avocado & Cucumber
These fresh, vibrant lettuce cups are the kind of appetizer or light meal that looks far more impressive than the effort required to pull them together. Silky smoked salmon, creamy diced avocado, and cool cucumber nestle into crisp butter lettuce leaves, then get finished with bright lemon dressing, fresh dill, and chives for a combination that tastes clean and luxurious all at once. The whole thing comes together in minutes with no cooking required — just a quick whisk, a gentle toss, and a beautiful platter ready to go. Every ingredient here is naturally free from tree nuts of any kind, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden additions sneaking into your meal. The bright lemon vinaigrette ties everything together without relying on any nut-based oils, keeping the flavors fresh and the preparation completely straightforward. Optional capers add a briny little punch if you want to lean into that classic smoked salmon flavor profile even further. Whether you're serving these as a starter at a dinner party or keeping lunch light and satisfying, this is a recipe worth coming back to again and again.
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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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