Seed Oil Free Smoked Salmon Lettuce Cups with Avocado & Cucumber
These fresh, vibrant lettuce cups are the kind of no-fuss dish that looks far more impressive than the effort required. Silky smoked salmon, creamy diced avocado, and cool cucumber nestle into crisp butter lettuce leaves, then get finished with bright herbs and a simple lemon-olive oil dressing. Every component is clean and whole — the dressing is built entirely from extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and seasoning, so there are no hidden refined or industrial oils anywhere in the recipe. That matters more than people realize, since bottled dressings and store-bought prepared fish dishes are common places those oils sneak in. The whole thing comes together in minutes with just a little whisking and gentle tossing, making it an ideal light lunch, starter, or party platter. Fresh chives and dill add an herby lift, while optional capers bring a briny pop that ties the whole plate together. It's the kind of recipe you'll keep coming back to because it's genuinely satisfying without feeling heavy.
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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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