Description
These smoked salmon lettuce wraps are the perfect light, fresh, and protein-packed appetizer! Crisp lettuce leaves are filled with creamy cottage cheese, cucumber, avocado, smoked salmon, briny capers, and fresh dill for a quick lunch or appetizer that comes together in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
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3/4 cup cottage cheese
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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2 teaspoons lemon zest
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1 tablespoon lemon juice, plus extra for garnish
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Pinch of salt and black pepper, to taste
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1 head of romaine or butter lettuce
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1 medium cucumber, peeled into strips
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8 oz thinly sliced smoked salmon
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1 ripe avocado, halved and cut into slices
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1/2 cup capers
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Sprigs of fresh dill
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the cottage cheese, olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Stir until well combined and set aside.
- Wash and dry the lettuce, then carefully peel away the leaves and place on a clean, flat surface. Using the back of a spoon, spread the cottage cheese mixture evenly across each piece of lettuce, being careful not to tear the leaves.
- Place a layer of cucumber slices, smoked salmon, and avocado over the cream cheese, dividing them evenly across each piece of lettuce. Top with capers, sprigs of dill, a drizzle of olive oil, and some lemon juice (if left over) before serving.
- Prep Time: 10
- Category: Appetizer
