Breastfeeding Friendly Whole30 Smoked Salmon and Avocado Plate
Bright, fresh, and genuinely satisfying, this plate is the kind of no-cook meal that feels indulgent without any of the effort. Creamy avocado, silky smoked salmon, and crisp cucumber come together over butter lettuce leaves with a punchy lemon-caper dressing that ties every bite together. Smoked salmon is a fantastic source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are especially valuable when you're nursing and supporting your baby's brain development through what you eat. The olive oil and avocado add healthy fats that help your body absorb nutrients, and the whole thing comes together without turning on a single burner. Fresh dill and a squeeze of lemon keep the flavors clean and vibrant, so it never feels like you're eating "health food" — it just tastes really good. This is the kind of plate you can pull together on a busy day when you need something nourishing fast, no complicated prep required.
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2 servings
- 4 oz smoked salmon
- 1 large ripe avocado, halved, pitted, and sliced
- ½ english cucumber, thinly sliced
- ¼ small red onion, very thinly sliced
For the dressing
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp capers, drained
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, roughly chopped
- 4 large butter lettuce leaves
- lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, capers, black pepper, and sea salt until combined.
- 2
Arrange 2 butter lettuce leaves on each plate as a base. Fan the avocado slices and cucumber slices over the lettuce, alternating them across the plate.
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