Artificial Food Coloring Free Whole30 Smoked Salmon Cucumber Rounds
These elegant little bites prove that appetizers can be genuinely impressive without relying on anything artificial or processed. The base is a silky cashew cream blended with fresh lemon juice, chives, and dill — a completely natural alternative to the store-bought spreads that often sneak in synthetic dyes or preservatives you'd rather avoid. Crisp English cucumber rounds take the place of crackers, keeping everything fresh and vibrant, while smoky, tender salmon adds that rich, savory punch on top. Every component here is whole and recognizable, so you know exactly what you're eating with zero guesswork. A finishing touch of fresh dill sprigs and briny capers makes each round look like it came straight from a catered spread. These are the kind of snacks that disappear fast at a party, and nobody will miss the artificial anything.
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4 servings
For the cashew cream
- 1 cup raw cashews, soaked in cold water for at least 2 hours, then drained and rinsed
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp water, plus more as needed
- 1 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For the rounds
- 2 large english cucumbers, sliced into ¼-inch rounds
- 4 oz smoked salmon, torn into small pieces
For serving
- fresh dill sprigs, for serving (optional)
- capers, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Drain and rinse the soaked cashews, then add them to a food processor along with the lemon juice, 2 tbsp water, chives, dill, salt, and black pepper. Process until very smooth and spreadable, about 2–3 minutes, scraping down the sides as needed. If the cream is too thick to spread, add water 1 tsp at a time until it reaches a smooth, spreadable consistency.
- 2
Arrange the cucumber rounds in a single layer on a serving platter.
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