Smoked Salmon Cucumber Roll-Ups

Name: Smoked Salmon Cucumber Roll-Ups
Prep time: 12 min
Total time: 12 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 English cucumber, sliced lengthwise, thin; 6 oz smoked salmon (wild-caught); 1 ripe avocado, mashed; 2 tsp fresh lemon juice; 2 tbsp capers, drained; 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped; 2 tbsp red onion, finely diced; 1/4 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

Thin cucumber ribbons wrapped around smoked salmon and a tangy herb-and-caper filling - no cooking required. A light, elegant Whole30 breakfast or snack ready in minutes.

12 minEasyServes 2210 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 English cucumber, sliced lengthwise, thin
6 oz smoked salmon (wild-caught)
1 ripe avocado, mashed
2 tsp fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp capers, drained
2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
2 tbsp red onion, finely diced
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

Instructions

1

Use a vegetable peeler or mandoline to shave the 2 English cucumber into long, flat ribbons about 1/16-inch thick. Lay the ribbons on a paper towel and pat dry.
2

In a small bowl, combine the 1 mashed ripe avocado with 2 tsp fresh lemon juice, 1/4 tsp kosher salt, and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper. Mash until smooth and creamy.
3

Lay each cucumber ribbon flat. Spread a thin layer of the avocado mixture along the length of the ribbon. Place a strip of 6 oz smoked salmon (wild-caught) at one end. Scatter 2 tbsp drained capers, 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, and 2 tbsp finely diced red onion over the salmon.
4

Starting from the salmon end, roll the cucumber ribbon tightly into a cylinder. Secure with a toothpick if needed. Repeat with the remaining ribbons.
5

Arrange on a plate and garnish with extra dill. Serve immediately or refrigerate uncovered up to 1 hour.

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Questions

How long does Smoked Salmon Cucumber Roll-Ups take?

As written, 12 minutes: 12 of prep and 0 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 5, 1 hour. That wait sits outside the stated prep and cook times, so plan around it.

Why pat it dry first in Smoked Salmon Cucumber Roll-Ups?

Step 1 reads: "Lay the ribbons on a paper towel and pat dry." Surface water has to boil off before anything can brown. Drying at step 1 means the food sears in the first minute instead of steaming.

What can I use instead of capers in Smoked Salmon Cucumber Roll-Ups?

The entry for Smoked Salmon Cucumber Roll-Ups calls for 2 tbsp capers, drained. In its place: Chopped green olives give the same briny pop.

How many carbs are in Smoked Salmon Cucumber Roll-Ups?

One serving (the recipe makes 2) has 11 g of carbohydrate in about 210 calories, with 19 g protein and 19 g fat, plus 4 g fiber and 314 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I make Smoked Salmon Cucumber Roll-Ups ahead?

Yes, it takes well to being made ahead. Refrigerate what is left of Smoked Salmon Cucumber Roll-Ups within two hours and eat it within two days (seafood turns fast). It is served cold; there is nothing to reheat. The avocado browns within hours; add it fresh to each portion.

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