Wheat Free Whole30 Smoked Salmon Cucumber Rounds
These elegant little bites prove that appetizers can be both stunning and completely free of wheat without sacrificing a single bit of indulgence. The base is a silky cashew cream blended with fresh lemon juice, chives, and dill — it's dairy-free, grain-free, and surprisingly luxurious, made entirely from soaked raw cashews and bright, herby flavors. Piled onto crisp cucumber rounds and topped with tender smoked salmon, each bite delivers a satisfying combination of cool crunch, creamy richness, and that signature savory depth you'd expect from a much more complicated dish. Because the "cream" comes from the food processor rather than a package, you sidestep any hidden thickeners or starch-based additives that can sneak into store-bought spreads. A finishing touch of fresh dill sprigs and briny capers takes the whole platter to the next level. These are ideal for entertaining since they come together quickly and look like you spent far more effort than you actually did.
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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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