Artificial Flavors Free Smoky Paprika Salmon Cucumber Rounds
Cool, crisp cucumber rounds topped with smoky salmon and creamy avocado — this appetizer is the kind of thing that disappears from the platter before you even finish arranging it. Every ingredient here is whole and recognizable: fresh cucumber, real smoked paprika, ripe avocado, cooked salmon, and a squeeze of lemon juice. There's no seasoning packet, no bottled sauce, and no mystery flavoring to decode on a label, which makes this a genuinely stress-free bite for anyone avoiding artificial additives. The smoked paprika does serious heavy lifting, giving the salmon a deep, almost campfire-like warmth that tastes far more complex than the short ingredient list suggests. A quick mash of avocado with lemon and a pinch of that same paprika creates a spread that ties everything together with richness and brightness in equal measure. These rounds come together fast, require zero cooking beyond the salmon itself, and look impressive enough to serve at a party or a casual weeknight snack spread. A scatter of fresh chives and a pinch of red pepper flakes at the end adds color and a gentle kick that makes each little bite feel complete.
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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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