Carrageenan Free Whole30 Smoked Salmon and Avocado Plate
Smoked salmon and creamy avocado are a natural pairing, and this plate pulls them together in a way that feels both effortless and genuinely impressive. Fanned slices of avocado and cucumber rest on crisp butter lettuce, draped with silky salmon and finished with a bright lemon-caper dressing that ties every element together. The whole thing comes together without any cooking, which makes it perfect for a quick lunch or a light dinner when you want something satisfying without much fuss. Carrageenan is a common additive found in many packaged smoked fish and processed dressings, so checking your salmon label and using a simple homemade dressing like this one keeps the plate clean and worry-free. Fresh dill and a squeeze of lemon at the end add a pop of brightness that makes this feel far more elevated than the effort involved. It's the kind of recipe that looks like you tried really hard — and only you need to know you didn't.
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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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