Smoked Salmon and Avocado-Pea Puree on Crackers
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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.
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
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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.
Avocado-Pea Puree
This easy, beautiful spread is delicious on GF crackers, bagels, even cucumber rounds. Better still, it takes seconds to make!
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
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Puree all ingredients in a food processor and serve.
Photography Zoe Armbruster