Pecan 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 announce what they are. Cool, 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 tender pieces of smoked salmon. The result is something that looks like it came from a catering spread but comes together in your own kitchen with minimal fuss. Because every ingredient here is straightforwardly whole-food and tree-nut concerns center on cashews rather than pecans, there's nothing hiding in this recipe that should give you pause. The cashew cream is the real star: given enough time in the food processor, it turns impossibly smooth and herby, almost like a dairy-free schmear that holds its own against the briny salmon. Capers and fresh dill on top push the flavor even further, adding little pops of saltiness and freshness in every bite. Whether you're putting together a party spread or just treating yourself to a snack that feels genuinely special, these rounds deliver serious flavor with very little effort.
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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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