Legume Free Smoked Salmon Lettuce Cups with Avocado & Cucumber
These elegant little cups are proof that a dish can feel genuinely luxurious without a single bean, lentil, or pea in sight. Silky smoked salmon, buttery avocado, and cool crisp cucumber nestle into tender butter lettuce leaves for a combination that's fresh, rich, and satisfying all at once. The bright lemon and olive oil dressing ties everything together with just enough acidity to cut through the richness of the fish and avocado. Fresh chives and dill add a pop of herby flavor that makes each bite feel like something you'd order at a nice restaurant. Because every ingredient here is naturally whole and unprocessed, you don't have to second-guess labels or scan for hidden legume-derived fillers — it's clean eating that genuinely tastes indulgent. Assembly is effortless: toss, layer, drizzle, and serve, making this a brilliant option for a light lunch, an appetizer spread, or an impressive no-fuss starter when company comes over.
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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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