Avocado Cucumber Bites with Smoked Salmon
Elegant, refreshing bites featuring creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, and briny smoked salmon. This Scandinavian-inspired snack recipe (keto), ready in about 10 minutes, pairs avocado, cucumber, smoked salmon for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 120 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 medium, pitted and diced avocado
- 1/2, peeled and diced cucumber
- 3 oz, thinly sliced smoked salmon
- 1/2 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp, chopped fresh dill
- 1/8 tsp sea salt
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a small bowl, gently mash 1 medium diced avocado with 1/2 tsp lemon juice and 1/8 tsp sea salt until mostly smooth but slightly textured.
- Step 2: Add 1/2 peeled and diced cucumber to the avocado mixture, stirring to combine without mashing the cucumber.
- Step 3: Fold in 1 tsp chopped fresh dill and 3 oz thinly sliced smoked salmon, being careful not to break the salmon slices.
- Step 4: Chill for 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld, then portion into 6 small servings using a melon baller or spoon.
- Step 5: Garnish each bite with an extra sprinkle of dill and serve immediately as a refreshing appetizer.
