Soy Free Smoked Salmon Lettuce Cups with Avocado & Cucumber
These fresh, vibrant lettuce cups are the kind of appetizer or light meal that looks far more impressive than the effort required to pull them together. Silky smoked salmon, creamy diced avocado, and cool cucumber nestle into tender butter lettuce leaves, all tied together with a bright lemon and olive oil dressing that lets every ingredient shine. The whole thing comes together with a quick whisk and a gentle toss — no cooking required. For anyone navigating soy sensitivities, this recipe is naturally in the clear: every ingredient, from the fresh herbs to the capers, is straightforwardly whole-food and free of the hidden soy derivatives that sneak into so many store-bought dressings and processed proteins. Fresh dill and chives add an herby lift that makes each bite feel a little luxurious, and a squeeze of lemon at the table keeps things lively. Serve these at a gathering 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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