PCOS Friendly Whole30 Smoked Salmon and Avocado Plate
Eating well for hormone balance doesn't have to mean bland or boring, and this plate is proof. Creamy avocado, silky smoked salmon, and crisp cucumber come together in a way that feels genuinely restaurant-worthy, all tied together with a bright lemon-caper dressing and a shower of fresh dill. The healthy fats from the avocado and olive oil are exactly the kind of nourishing ingredients that support stable blood sugar — a key concern for anyone managing PCOS — while the protein-rich salmon helps keep cravings in check long after the meal is done. Butter lettuce leaves stand in for any grain-based base, keeping things light and inflammation-friendly without sacrificing that satisfying, composed-salad feel. The red onion and capers add just enough sharpness to balance the richness, so every bite has real depth. Assembly takes only minutes, making this an easy go-to on busy weeknights when you still want something that looks and tastes like you put in serious effort.
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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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