Chicken Free Whole30 Smoked Salmon and Avocado Plate
Silky smoked salmon, buttery avocado, and crisp cucumber come together on a bed of butter lettuce for a plate that looks like something you'd order at a nice brunch spot — except you made it in minutes. The lemon-caper dressing ties everything together with a bright, briny punch that makes each bite feel intentional and fresh. This is the kind of meal that proves eating clean doesn't have to mean eating boring. Since every ingredient here is naturally free of poultry, there's no substituting or swapping required — it just works exactly as written. The smoked salmon brings all the richness and protein you need, while the sliced red onion and fresh dill add layers of flavor that keep things interesting right down to the last forkful. It's a genuinely satisfying plate whether you're mid-Whole30 or simply craving something light, vibrant, and a little bit fancy on a weeknight.
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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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