Hazelnut Free Smoked Salmon Lettuce Cups with Avocado & Cucumber
These elegant little cups are the kind of appetizer that looks like you spent hours in the kitchen but comes together with just a bowl and a whisk. Silky smoked salmon, creamy diced avocado, and cool cucumber sit nestled in crisp butter lettuce leaves, finished with fresh dill, chives, and a bright lemon-olive oil dressing that ties everything together beautifully. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from tree nuts, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden additives sneaking into your spread. The dressing is whisked together from scratch — just olive oil, lemon juice, zest, salt, and pepper — which means you stay in complete control of what goes into the dish. Optional capers add a briny little pop if you're feeling fancy, and a squeeze of fresh lemon at the table makes the whole thing sing. These are ideal for entertaining because they're assembled and served immediately, keeping the lettuce crisp and the avocado fresh and vibrant. Light, refreshing, and genuinely impressive, this is the kind of recipe you'll reach for 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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