Fructose Free Smoked Salmon Lettuce Cups with Avocado & Cucumber
These fresh, vibrant lettuce cups are the kind of dish that looks like it came from a fancy brunch spread 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 feels indulgent without being heavy. The bright lemon and olive oil dressing ties everything together with a clean, herbaceous finish from fresh chives and dill. Managing fructose intake often means navigating hidden sugars in sauces, dressings, and processed foods, but every component here is naturally straightforward — no sweeteners, no high-fructose additions, just whole ingredients that are easy to trust. Lemon juice in small amounts keeps the dressing tangy and light without tipping into problematic territory. Optional capers add a briny little pop if you want an extra layer of flavor. Serve these at a casual lunch, a weekend gathering, or whenever you need something that feels special without any of the stress.
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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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