Chicken Free Smoked Salmon Lettuce Cups with Avocado & Cucumber
These elegant little cups are a study in bright, clean flavors — silky smoked salmon, buttery avocado, and crisp cucumber all cradled in tender butter lettuce leaves. The lemon-olive oil dressing ties everything together with a citrusy lift that makes each bite feel fresh and a little luxurious. Fresh chives and dill add an herby finish that genuinely elevates the whole thing, and optional capers bring a briny pop if you want to lean into that classic smoked salmon energy. Assembly is straightforward: whisk the dressing, toss the avocado and cucumber, layer everything into the lettuce cups, and serve immediately. No cooking required, no complicated techniques — just good ingredients doing what they do best. This is the kind of recipe that looks impressive on a platter but comes together in minutes, making it perfect for a light lunch, a starter, or an easy entertaining spread.
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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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