Sesame 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. For anyone navigating sesame-free eating, this kind of dish can be surprisingly tricky to find ready-made, since many smoked salmon plates and deli-style spreads sneak in sesame-based crackers, dressings, or garnishes. Here, every component is straightforward — olive oil, lemon juice, capers, dill, and fresh produce — so there's nothing hidden to worry about. The butter lettuce leaves double as a light, crisp base that keeps things clean and satisfying without needing any bread or crackers at all. It's the kind of no-fuss meal that still manages to feel a little special, whether you're eating it for lunch on a Tuesday or serving it to guests on the weekend.
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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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