Cucumber Slices With Smoked Salmon and Avocado Cream

INGREDIENTSNutrition

• 1medium cucumber
• 2 -3ounces of thinly sliced smoked salmon
• 2teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• salt and pepper
• ¹⁄₂ripe avocado, peeled pitted and coarsely chopped
• 3tablespoons sour cream
• cayenne pepper
• 3tablespoons chopped green onions, including green stems

DIRECTIONS

1. Cut 18 rounds from cucumber (about 1/4 inch thick) and save any leftover for another use. Top each round with a thin slice of salmon cut to fit. Drizzle a little lemon juice over the salmon, then season with salt and pepper.
2. Place avocado, sour cream, 1 teaspoon pf lemon juice, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper in a food processor and process until smooth and blended.
3. Garnish each cucumber slice with a dollop of avocado cream and sprinkle with green onions.