Peanut 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, a whisk, and a few minutes of chopping. Silky smoked salmon, creamy diced avocado, and cool cucumber nestle into crisp butter lettuce leaves, then get finished with fresh chives, dill, and a bright lemon-olive oil dressing that ties everything together beautifully. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from peanuts, and there are no sauces or condiments where hidden nut-based oils tend to sneak in — just clean, whole foods from start to finish. The lemon zest in the dressing adds a little extra punch that makes the salmon sing, and the optional capers bring a briny pop that takes the whole thing to another level. These are best served immediately so the lettuce stays crisp and the avocado stays vibrant, making them a perfect last-minute crowd-pleaser for a dinner party or a light lunch at home.
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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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