Pistachio Free Smoked Salmon Lettuce Cups with Avocado & Cucumber
These lettuce cups are the kind of appetizer that looks like you spent way more time on them than you actually did. Silky smoked salmon, creamy diced avocado, and cool cucumber nestle into tender butter lettuce leaves, then get finished with a bright lemon-olive oil dressing and a shower of fresh chives and dill. Every bite is clean, refreshing, and just a little luxurious. The whole thing comes together in one bowl and a quick whisk, no cooking required, which makes it perfect for entertaining or a light lunch when you want something that feels special without the fuss. Since every ingredient here is straightforward and naturally whole, you never have to second-guess labels or worry about hidden nuts sneaking into the mix. Optional capers add a briny little pop if you want to lean into that classic smoked salmon flavor even further. Serve them immediately so the lettuce stays crisp and the avocado stays vibrant — these are best eaten the moment they hit 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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