Honey Free Whole30 Smoked Salmon and Avocado Plate
Smoked salmon and creamy avocado are a natural pairing, and this plate pulls them together with crisp cucumber, sharp red onion, and a bright lemon-caper dressing that ties every bite into something genuinely craveable. It's the kind of meal that looks like it came from a weekend brunch spot but comes together in minutes with zero cooking required. Many store-bought dressings and smoked salmon products sneak in sweeteners, so making your own simple drizzle from lemon juice, olive oil, and capers keeps everything clean and compliant without sacrificing any flavor. The butter lettuce base adds a soft, fresh contrast to the silky salmon and rich avocado, while the fresh dill scattered on top gives the whole plate an herby lift. Whether you're deep into a Whole30 reset or just eating clean for the week, this is the kind of no-fuss, no-sweetener meal that never feels like a compromise.
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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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