Oats 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 cool cucumber all nestled into tender butter lettuce leaves and finished with a zippy lemon-herb dressing. The whole thing comes together without a single grain, flour, or processed ingredient in sight, making it a genuinely effortless choice for anyone navigating oat-free eating. Because every component here is naturally whole and unprocessed, there's no need to scrutinize labels for hidden oat-derived thickeners or fillers that sneak into so many packaged dressings and prepared foods. The dressing is whisked together from scratch — just olive oil, fresh lemon juice, zest, salt, and pepper — so you know exactly what you're getting. Fresh dill and chives add an herby lift that makes the whole platter feel like something you'd order at a nice brunch spot, not just a quick weeknight assembly. A handful of capers on top takes it over the edge if you want a little briny punch. Serve immediately so the lettuce stays crisp and the avocado stays vibrant — this one is best enjoyed the moment it hits the table.
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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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