Dairy Free 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 pairs beautifully with creamy diced avocado and cool cucumber, all cradled in tender butter lettuce leaves that act as the perfect edible vessel. The bright lemon and olive oil dressing ties everything together with a clean, zesty finish that lets every ingredient shine. Fresh chives and dill add an herby lift that makes each bite feel lively and a little luxurious. Because the filling relies entirely on whole, naturally rich ingredients, there's no need to swap anything out or hunt for specialty products — it's simply dairy free by nature. Capers on top add a briny punch if you're feeling bold, and a squeeze of lemon right before serving takes the whole thing over the edge. This is the kind of recipe you'll reach for when you want something impressive that genuinely doesn't feel like it's missing a thing.
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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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