Gut Friendly Whole30 Smoked Salmon Cucumber Rounds
Crisp cucumber rounds topped with silky cashew cream and delicate smoked salmon make for a bite that feels genuinely fancy without any of the fuss. The cashew cream is the real star here — soaked raw cashews blended with fresh lemon juice, chives, and dill until impossibly smooth, it delivers that rich, creamy texture you'd normally get from dairy-based spreads. That swap is exactly what makes this recipe work so well for anyone keeping things gut-friendly, since it skips the ingredients that can cause digestive grief while still delivering serious flavor. English cucumber acts as the base, keeping things light and refreshingly crunchy with every bite. Smoked salmon brings a savory, briny depth that pairs beautifully with the herby cashew cream, and optional capers add a little pop of acidity if you want to lean into that classic flavor combination. These come together quickly once your cashews have soaked, making them ideal for a no-stress appetizer or a protein-packed snack. Serve them immediately so the cucumbers stay crisp and the whole platter looks as good as it tastes.
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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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