Anti-Inflammatory Smoked Salmon Avocado Stack

The Anti-Inflammatory Smoked Salmon Avocado Stack has a fresh and delicious flavor. We prepare this colorful no-cook stack with smoked salmon, avocado, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, dill, parsley, Dijon mustard, garlic, and black pepper. This colorful no-cook stack has about 350 calories and 8 g of net carbs. The Anti-Inflammatory Smoked Salmon Avocado Stack is perfect for breakfast, brunch, lunch, appetizers, meal prep, and Mediterranean-inspired eating plans. You can serve this fresh salmon stack with Greek Cucumber Salad, Quinoa Salad, Roasted Vegetables, Chickpea Salad, or Hummus.

STATS:

• Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Appetizer
• No. of Calories: 350 kcal
• Diet: Anti-Inflammatory
• Prep time: 15 minutes
• Cuisine: Mediterranean
• Cook time: 0 minutes
• Portion size: 1 stack
• Method of Cooking: No-Cook
• Overall yields: 2
• Level of Difficulty: Easy
• Overall Duration: 15 minutes

TOOLS:

• Bowls
• Cutting board
• Knife
• Fork
• Spoon
• Ring mold

INGREDIENTS:

• 4 oz smoked salmon
• 1 avocado
• 1/2 cup cucumber
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1/4 cup red onion
• 2 tbsp Greek yogurt
• One tbsp. olive oil
• Lemon juice, one tbsp.
• 1 tbsp dill
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp parsley
• Dijon mustard, one tsp.
• One-fourth tsp. garlic powder
• 1/8 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp capers

INGREDIENT NOTES AND THEIR SUBSTITUTIONS:

SMOKED SALMON:

• We have to utilize smoked salmon, as it will provide protein, omega-3 fats, and a delicious smoky flavor. As a replacement, you can use cooked and chilled salmon.

AVOCADO:

• Utilize ripe avocado, as it will provide a creamy texture, fiber, and healthy fats. You can replace it with prepared guacamole.

CUCUMBER:

• Use cucumber, which will provide freshness and a crisp texture. As another option, you can use zucchini.

CHERRY TOMATOES:

• We use cherry tomatoes, which will deliver freshness, sweetness, and color. You can substitute them with Roma tomatoes.

RED ONION:

• Include red onion, which will provide a mild, sharp flavor. As a further choice, we might use shallots or green onions.

GREEK YOGURT:

• Use plain Greek yogurt, which will provide creaminess and protein. As a replacement, you can use unsweetened dairy-free yogurt.

OLIVE OIL:

• Incorporate extra-virgin olive oil, which will provide Mediterranean flavor and healthy unsaturated fats. As a different option, we could use avocado oil.

LEMON JUICE:

• Utilize fresh lemon juice, which will add brightness and balance the rich avocado and salmon. As another option, you can use fresh lime juice.

DILL AND PARSLEY:

• Use fresh dill and parsley, which will provide a fresh herbal flavor.

DIJON MUSTARD:

• We use Dijon mustard, which will provide a mild, tangy flavor. As another choice, you may use whole-grain mustard.

CAPERS:

• Include capers, which will provide a salty and tangy flavor. As a replacement, you can use chopped Kalamata olives.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Smash the avocado with black pepper, 1/2 of the lemon juice, and dill.
2. Mix the parsley, cucumber, red onion, and cherry tomatoes in a dish.
3. Stir the garlic powder, Greek yogurt, leftover lemon juice, Dijon mustard, & olive oil in a different dish.
4. Put a ring mold on a serving plate, include one layer of mashed avocado & carefully press it down.
5. Include the tomato mixture and cucumber on the avocado.
6. Put the smoked salmon on the veggies and include a little quantity of the yogurt dressing.
7. Make more layers with the leftover elements and gently eliminate the ring mold.
8. Add the capers, dill, and parsley as a garnish, and then serve with lemon.
9. TIPS:
10. We utilize ripe, although firm avocado for perfect layers.
11. Slice the veggies finely for a clean stack.
12. Completely dry the veggies to eiliminate additional moisture.
13. Refrigerate the elements before assembling to get a refreshing texture.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

FRESH SALADS:

• Greek Cucumber Salad
• Tomato Basil Salad
• Avocado Cucumber Salad
• Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
• Quinoa Herb Salad

VEGETABLE SIDES:

• Roasted Asparagus
• Garlic Green Beans
• Roasted Bell Peppers
• Mediterranean Eggplant
• Lemon Roasted Zucchini

LIGHT TOPPINGS:

• Fresh Dill
• Chopped Parsley
• Crumbled Feta
• Sliced Olives
• Greek Yogurt

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• Put the prepared stack in a covered box and stock it for only one day.

FREEZER:

• We do not suggest storing this stack, as the yogurt, avocado, tomatoes, and cucumber will lose their texture after defrosting.

FAQs:

May we utilize fresh salmon?

• Yes, you might use chilled and cooked salmon as an alternative to smoked salmon.

Will we prepare this stack without Greek yogurt?

• Yes, you can use unsweetened non-dairy yogurt or mashed avocado instead, or skip the yogurt.

Could we include feta cheese?

• Yes, you can use crumbled feta for additional Mediterranean flavor.

May we prepare this stack earlier?

• Yes, you can make the separate elements beforehand, although assemble the stack shortly and then serve.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Fats: 25 g

Caloric Content: 350 kcal

Fiber: 7 g

Sodium: 650 mg

Net carbs: 8 g

Sugar: 4 g

Proteins: 19 g

Portion: 1 stack

Total carbs: 15 g