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Cucumber, Smoked Salmon and Avo-Stacks.

30 Minutes | Serves 6 As A Starter | Easy

These basic however great lively avocado stacks are a speedy and simple thought for a low-cal, gluten free evening gathering starter.

Ingredients

• cucumber 1, halved, seeded and finely diced

• extra virgin olive oil

• dill chopped to make 2 tbsp

• avocado 2 ripe but firm, peeled, stoned and finely chopped

• lemon 1, zested and juiced

• chives chopped to make 2 tbsp

• tomatoes 2, seeded and finely chopped

• capers 2 tbsp, rinsed

• smoked salmon 200g

• salad cress or micro coriander leaves to serve

Method

• STEP 1 Toss the cucumber with 1 tsp oil, some salt and pepper, and 1 tbsp dill. In a separate bowl, gently fold the avocado with ½ the lemon juice, 1 tbsp chives and season.

• STEP 2 To make the dressing, whisk 2 tbsp oil, tomatoes, capers, the remaining lemon juice and all the zest with some seasoning.

• STEP 3 Spoon 1/6 of the cucumber mix onto a plate in a chef’s ring approximately 8cm, and fill in the circle, making a layer of cucumber. Top with 1/6 of the avocado mix, and spread out to the sides of the ring.

• STEP 4 Add a layer of smoked salmon, covering all the avocado, then lift off the ring to leave a three tiered stack.

• STEP 5 Repeat with the remaining mix on 5 more plates. Spoon over the dressing and add the cress or coriander to serve.