High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Smoky Paprika Salmon Cucumber Rounds
These little bites are proof that a stunning appetizer doesn't need a long ingredient list or a complicated process. Crisp cucumber rounds get a creamy smoked paprika avocado spread, then a generous spoonful of lemon-kissed flaked salmon on top — the result is fresh, bold, and genuinely hard to stop eating. Smoked paprika does double duty here, layering into both the avocado base and the salmon topping so every bite has that warm, slightly smoky depth. Avoiding high fructose corn syrup can be trickier than it sounds with packaged appetizers and store-bought spreads, but this recipe sidesteps all of that entirely — every ingredient is whole and straightforward, nothing processed or sweetened. The avocado mash comes together in minutes with just lemon juice, salt, and spice, and the salmon topping is a simple toss in a bowl. Optional chives and red pepper flakes add a little color and heat if you want to dress things up for a crowd. These are the kind of no-fuss, no-compromise bites you'll want to bring to every gathering.
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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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