Dairy Free Whole30 Smoked Salmon and Avocado Plate
Silky smoked salmon, creamy avocado, and crisp cucumber come together on a bed of butter lettuce for a plate that looks like something from a nice brunch spot — but takes almost no time to pull off. The bright lemon-caper dressing ties everything together with a briny, citrusy punch that makes each bite feel intentional and fresh. Dairy-free eating can sometimes mean sacrificing richness, but the combination of fatty salmon and ripe avocado delivers that satisfying, luxurious texture without a drop of cream or butter in sight. Thinly sliced red onion and a generous scatter of fresh dill add color and a little sharpness that keeps the whole plate lively. Everything here is whole, recognizable, and clean — no label-reading required. It works just as well as a light lunch as it does an elegant starter when you have people over.
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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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