Smoked Salmon and Avocado-Pea Puree on Crackers

Quick gluten-free appetizer featuring avocado and peas with smoked salmon

Whether you need a healthy, easy-to-prepare snack for yourself or a crowd, this smoked salmon recipe is a good one to have in your back pocket. The spread is made with just two ingredients plus spices. Spread it over your favorite gluten-free crackers and finish with a nice piece of smoked salmon and you’re instantly fancy.

Smoked Salmon and Avocado-Pea Puree on Gluten-Free Crackers

How I love this easy gluten-free appetizer recipe! It's so simple, yet also elegant. I serve it regularly as a party starter — on a tray or at a make-your-own station — but I am just as happy making the spread and snacking my way to happiness all by myself. Try it once and it'll become a favorite for you, too.

Course Appetizer
Cuisine Californian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 16 cracker bites
Calories 28 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 recipe Avocado and Pea Puree see below
  • 16 gluten-free crackers
  • 1/4 pound smoked salmon
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest optional
  • freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Spread some Avocado-Pea Puree (see below) on a gluten-free cracker, top with smoked salmon, and garnish with lemon zest and freshly ground pepper.
Nutrition Facts
Smoked Salmon and Avocado-Pea Puree on Gluten-Free Crackers
Amount Per Serving
Calories 28 Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value*
Fat 2g3%
Saturated Fat 0.3g2%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 2mg1%
Sodium 111mg5%
Potassium 13mg0%
Carbohydrates 2g1%
Fiber 0.1g0%
Sugar 0.1g0%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 16IU0%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 2mg0%
Iron 0.1mg1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Avocado-Pea Puree

This easy, beautiful spread is delicious on GF crackers, bagels, even cucumber rounds. Better still, it takes seconds to make!

Calories 167 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/2 avocado
  • 1/2 fresh or thawed frozen petit green peas
  • 1/4 teaspoon gluten-free garlic powder
  • Zest of 1/2 lemon
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Puree all ingredients in a food processor and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Avocado-Pea Puree
Amount Per Serving
Calories 167 Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g23%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 10g
Sodium 589mg26%
Potassium 511mg15%
Carbohydrates 10g3%
Fiber 7g29%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 152IU3%
Vitamin C 17mg21%
Calcium 16mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Photography Zoe Armbruster

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