Yeast Free Smoked Salmon Lettuce Cups with Avocado & Cucumber
These fresh, vibrant lettuce cups are the kind of dish that looks like it came from a fancy brunch spread but comes together with almost no effort at all. Silky smoked salmon pairs beautifully with creamy avocado and cool, crisp cucumber, all nestled into tender butter lettuce leaves that act as the perfect edible vessel. A bright lemon and olive oil dressing ties everything together with just enough acidity to balance the richness of the salmon and avocado. Because every single ingredient here is naturally free from yeast — no bread, no vinegar, no fermented condiments — this is one of those recipes where eating around a restriction genuinely feels effortless rather than like a compromise. Fresh dill and chives add an herby lift that makes the whole platter feel lively and restaurant-worthy. Serve it with optional capers and lemon wedges for a little extra punch, and you've got an impressive, no-cook assembly that works just as well for a quick weeknight dinner as it does for entertaining guests.
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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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