Ginger Free Smoked Salmon Lettuce Cups with Avocado & Cucumber
These elegant little cups are a study in fresh, bright flavors — silky smoked salmon, creamy avocado, and crisp cucumber all nestled in tender butter lettuce leaves. The lemon-olive oil dressing ties everything together with a clean, citrusy lift that lets each ingredient shine without any overpowering heat or spice. Many smoked salmon dishes lean on ginger-spiked sauces or Asian-inspired dressings, but this one keeps things refreshingly simple with herbs, lemon zest, and a handful of capers for a briny pop. Fresh chives and dill add a delicate, garden-fresh finish that feels both sophisticated and effortless. The whole thing comes together in minutes — no cooking required, just a little whisking and gentle tossing. It's the kind of dish that looks stunning on a platter and disappears just as fast, whether you're serving it as a light lunch or a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
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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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