Cinnamon 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, fresh lemon juice, chives, and dill — then finished with delicate pieces of smoked salmon. The result is cool, creamy, briny, and herbaceous all at once, the kind of thing that disappears from a platter in minutes. For anyone navigating spice sensitivities, this recipe is a natural fit because every ingredient is clean and straightforward — no spice blends, no seasoning packets, nothing hiding in the background. The cashew cream does the heavy lifting flavor-wise, and it comes together in a food processor with just a handful of fresh, whole ingredients. Capers and extra dill on top add a finishing touch that makes these look far more effortful than they actually are. Whether you're serving a crowd or just treating yourself to something a little fancy on a weeknight, these rounds deliver serious flavor with total peace of mind.
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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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