Description
A light and elegant appetizer layered with creamy herbed avocado mousse, delicate smoked salmon, and a refreshing cucumber-herb topping—served chilled in glass verrines for a sophisticated presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 5 oz (140g) smoked salmon, finely chopped
- 1/2 small cucumber, diced
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill or parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, mash the avocados with lime juice, yogurt, cilantro, salt, and pepper until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- In a separate bowl, toss the diced cucumber with olive oil, lime juice, chopped herbs, salt, and pepper.
- To assemble, spoon a layer of avocado mousse into the bottom of each glass verrine.
- Add a generous layer of finely chopped smoked salmon on top of the avocado.
- Top with the cucumber-herb mixture and garnish with extra herbs if desired.
- Chill for 15 minutes before serving. Serve with lime wedges or crostini on the side.
Notes
- Use ripe avocados for a smooth, creamy texture.
- Greek yogurt adds creaminess and a tangy contrast to the avocado layer.
- These can be assembled up to 2 hours in advance and kept chilled.
- Great served in small glasses or jars for an elegant presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 verrine
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
