Description
Keto Creamy Avocado & Smoked Salmon Lettuce Cups are a delicious and healthy low-carb option perfect for a light meal or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe avocados
- 4 ounces smoked salmon, sliced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 head of butter lettuce or romaine lettuce, leaves separated
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped (optional)
- 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, scoop out the avocados and mash them with a fork until creamy.
- Add the lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the mashed avocado. Mix until well combined.
- Take a lettuce leaf and spoon a generous amount of the creamy avocado mixture into the center.
- Lay a slice of smoked salmon on top of the avocado mixture.
- If desired, sprinkle fresh dill and add cherry tomato halves for garnish.
- Repeat with the remaining lettuce leaves and filling.
- Serve immediately for the best texture, or chill in the refrigerator for up to 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added crunch, sprinkle some chopped cucumbers or radishes on top.
- Try using different types of smoked fish, such as trout or mackerel, for a unique flavor twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Keto
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg