Paraben Free Smoked Salmon Lettuce Cups with Avocado & Cucumber
These fresh, vibrant lettuce cups are the kind of no-fuss dish that looks like it took way more effort than it actually did. Silky smoked salmon, creamy diced avocado, and cool cucumber nestle into crisp butter lettuce leaves, all tied together with a bright lemon and olive oil dressing. Every ingredient here is whole and straightforward — fresh herbs, real citrus juice, good olive oil — so you're not navigating a minefield of synthetic preservatives or hidden additives that show up in so many packaged sauces and dressings. The dressing comes together with just a whisk, and the filling is a simple toss before everything gets layered into those gorgeous lettuce cups. Fresh chives and dill scattered over the top add a pop of color and an herby lift that makes each bite feel genuinely special. Optional capers bring a briny little punch if you want to lean into that classic smoked salmon flavor profile. Serve these at a casual lunch, a weekend brunch spread, or as a light starter and watch them disappear fast.
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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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