Tree Nut Free Smoked Salmon Lettuce Cups with Avocado & Cucumber
These elegant little cups are the kind of appetizer that disappears from the platter before you even sit down. Silky smoked salmon, creamy diced avocado, and cool cucumber nestle into tender butter lettuce leaves for a bite that feels genuinely restaurant-worthy. A bright lemon and olive oil dressing ties everything together, with fresh chives and dill adding that herby lift that makes the whole thing feel alive. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from tree nuts, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out — it just works as written. Capers are an optional finishing touch, but if you love that briny pop, don't skip them. The assembly is straightforward: whisk, toss, layer, and serve — no cooking required, which makes this ideal for entertaining without the stress. Serve with lemon wedges on the side and watch them vanish.
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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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