Beef Free Whole30 Smoked Salmon Cucumber Rounds
These elegant little bites are proof that appetizers can be genuinely impressive without a single complicated step. Crisp cucumber rounds get topped with a silky cashew cream — blended from soaked raw cashews, bright lemon juice, fresh chives, and dill — then finished with delicate pieces of smoked salmon. The cashew cream is the real star here, delivering a rich, dairy-free spread that tastes far more indulgent than its short ingredient list suggests. Capers and extra dill sprigs add a briny, herby flourish that makes the whole platter look like something from a catered event. Because everything here is built from whole, recognizable ingredients, you never have to squint at a label wondering what's hiding inside. They come together quickly once your cashews have soaked, making them a smart choice for entertaining or a light, protein-forward snack any day of the week.
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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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