Mediterranean Diet 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 elegant without any real effort in the kitchen. The cashew cream is the star move here — soaked raw cashews blended with fresh lemon juice, chives, and dill create a lush, dairy-free spread that rivals anything you'd find at a fancy appetizer spread. Smoked salmon is a cornerstone of heart-healthy, Mediterranean-style eating, bringing those rich omega-3 fatty acids alongside bold, savory flavor. Fresh herbs like dill and chives keep everything bright, while optional capers add a briny little punch that ties the whole bite together. These rounds come together quickly once your cashews have soaked, making them a low-stress option for entertaining or a light snack that still feels special. The ingredients are clean, whole, and recognizable — exactly the kind of food that makes eating well feel less like a compromise and more like a genuine treat.
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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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