Paraben Free Whole30 Smoked Salmon Cucumber Rounds
These elegant little bites are the kind of appetizer that disappears from the platter before you even get a chance to grab one yourself. Cool, crisp cucumber rounds are topped with a silky cashew cream — blended from soaked raw cashews, bright lemon juice, fresh chives, and dill — then finished with tender pieces of smoked salmon. The whole thing comes together with clean, whole-food ingredients and zero preservatives, which is exactly what you want when you're being mindful about what goes into your body. Parabens and synthetic additives often sneak into processed dips and spreads, but making your own cashew cream from scratch means you know every single thing in the bowl. The flavor payoff is genuinely impressive: rich and herby, with that briny salmon cutting right through the creaminess. Capers and fresh dill sprigs on top take it from simple to stunning without any extra effort. Whether you're serving these at a gathering or just treating yourself to something that feels a little fancy on a Tuesday, this recipe delivers.
About FigFig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.
Learn more →Ingredients
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.
Want the full recipe?
Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!