PCOS Friendly Smoked Salmon Lettuce Cups with Avocado & Cucumber
These light, vibrant lettuce cups are the kind of dish that feels indulgent while quietly doing a lot of good for your body. Smoked salmon brings a generous hit of omega-3 fatty acids and protein, both of which support hormone balance and help keep blood sugar steady — two things that matter enormously when managing PCOS. Creamy avocado adds healthy fats that slow digestion and keep you satisfied, while crisp cucumber keeps every bite refreshing and hydrating. The bright lemon-olive oil dressing ties it all together without any added sugar or inflammatory oils, which is exactly the kind of detail that makes a real difference over time. Fresh dill and chives aren't just garnish here — they add flavor complexity that makes this feel like something you'd order at a nice café, not a "health food" compromise. Everything comes together in just a few simple steps, so this works beautifully as a quick lunch, a light dinner, or an impressive appetizer when you're entertaining.
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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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