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