Description
Greek-inspired tzatziki avocado salmon rolls combine fresh ingredients for a luxurious appetizer that showcases Mediterranean flavors. Creamy avocado and herbed salmon deliver a delightful harmony you will savor with each bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 oz (150 g) cold-smoked salmon (lox)
- ½ ripe avocado, peeled and sliced
- 1 English cucumber
- 2 tbsps tzatziki sauce
- 2 tbsps sesame seeds (mix of white and black preferred)
- 2 tbsps minced chives, divided (plus extra whole chives for garnish)
- Juice from ¼ lime
Instructions
- Cucumber Preparation: Slice cucumber into 12 round bases and 8 delicate strips, meticulously removing seeds for a pristine presentation.
- Flavor Fusion: Combine tzatziki, chives, and lime juice in a mixing bowl, creating a vibrant, zesty blend that will elevate the dish’s profile.
- Salmon Canvas: Lay plastic wrap on work surface, arranging smoked salmon slices to form a seamless 12″x7″ rectangular base.
- Layering Technique: Spread tzatziki mixture evenly across salmon, establishing a creamy foundation for the rolls.
- Textural Assembly: Position avocado slices through the center, interlacing cucumber strips to introduce complexity and depth.
- Herbal Accent: Sprinkle remaining chives over the surface, infusing the roll with a fresh, aromatic layer.
- Rolling Precision: Use plastic wrap as a guide to compress and roll salmon into a tight, elegant cylindrical form.
- Seed Coating: Generously dust the exterior with sesame seeds, adding a nutty, crunchy dimension.
- Chilling and Slicing: Refrigerate for 15-30 minutes to allow flavors to meld, then slice into 12 uniform pieces.
- Final Presentation: Arrange slices atop cucumber rounds and garnish with delicate chive sprigs, creating a visually stunning culinary masterpiece.
Notes
- Precision Slicing Technique: Remove cucumber seeds entirely to prevent excess moisture and ensure clean, crisp presentation.
- Salmon Rolling Strategy: Use plastic wrap as a rolling guide to create a tight, uniform cylindrical shape without tearing delicate salmon.
- Flavor Melding Tip: Refrigerate rolls for 15-30 minutes to allow tzatziki and salmon to blend, enhancing overall taste and texture.
- Texture Contrast Hack: Interlace cucumber strips with avocado to create a dynamic mouthfeel and visual interest in each bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 263
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg