Artificial Food Coloring 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 a platter before you even get a chance to sit down. Every ingredient here is whole and straightforward: fresh cucumber, flaked salmon, ripe avocado, olive oil, lemon juice, and smoked paprika do all the heavy lifting. That matters a lot when you're trying to avoid the synthetic dyes that sneak into so many packaged snacks, dips, and seasoning blends. There's nothing on this ingredient list that requires a label audit — just real food with genuinely vibrant color that comes from paprika and avocado, not a lab. The double hit of smoked paprika — once in the salmon mixture and once in the avocado spread — gives the whole bite a warm, earthy depth that tastes far more complex than the prep actually is. A squeeze of fresh lemon brightens everything up, and optional chives and red pepper flakes let you customize the finish. Whether you're serving these at a party or just putting together a light, satisfying snack, this is the kind of clean, colorful recipe that makes eating well feel genuinely effortless.
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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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