Low Sugar Smoky Paprika Salmon Cucumber Rounds
These little bites pack a serious punch of flavor without a single gram of added sugar anywhere in the mix. Crisp cucumber rounds act as the base, layered first with a creamy smoked paprika avocado spread and then topped with lemon-kissed flaked salmon — it's fresh, bold, and genuinely satisfying. The double hit of smoked paprika across both the spread and the salmon topping gives everything a warm, slightly smoky depth that feels far more complex than the short ingredient list suggests. So many store-bought appetizers and snack bites sneak in sweeteners to balance acidity or enhance flavor, but here the lemon juice and good olive oil do all that work naturally. This is the kind of no-fuss appetizer that looks impressive on a platter but comes together with just a bowl and a fork. A scatter of fresh chives and a pinch of red pepper flakes at the end adds color and a gentle heat that rounds out every bite beautifully.
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4 servings
For the rounds
- 1 large english cucumber
For the topping
- 8 oz cooked salmon, flaked
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For the spread
- 1 ripe avocado, pitted and peeled
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, thinly sliced (optional)
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Slice the cucumber into rounds about 1/4 inch thick and arrange them in a single layer on a large platter or baking sheet — you should get about 20–24 rounds.
- 2
In a small bowl, mash the avocado with a fork until mostly smooth with a few small chunks remaining. Stir in 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp smoked paprika until combined.
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