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AIP / Paleo Smoked Salmon and Avocado Boats

Salmon and avocado boats - asquirrelinthekitchen.comI may be following a strict autoimmune protocol diet to reverse my autoimmune disease and heal my body, but I do not feel restricted in my food choices.  There is nothing I like more than a beautiful plate with colorful, vibrant, and nutrient-dense food on it.  If you look around past the aisles of processed food, you will discover an abundance of flavorful and nutritious ingredients available to you.  Meat, fish, vegetables, and fruits; this is nature’s bounty.  Take advantage of this wealth to create meals that will promote health and wellness for you and your family.

Speaking of family, I like to serve several small appetizers instead of one big main dish for holiday meals and celebrations. It has become somewhat a tradition in our house and everyone has come to expect this parade of hors d’oeuvres and canapés.

This recipe for smoked salmon and avocado boats is one of my favorite. Smoked salmon can be quite expensive, especially if you favor wild caught varieties as I do, but you will be serving only a small amount per person.

This particular recipe is very easy to put together, requires no cooking or baking, and will definitely impress your guests with its vivid colors and delicate flavors.

This recipe was originally posted on Real Food Forager. 

AIP / Paleo Smoked Salmon and Avocado Boats
 
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Prep time
15 mins
Total time
15 mins
 
This recipe is 100% compliant with the strict elimination phase of the Paleo Autoimmune Protocol (AIP).
Author: Sophie Van Tiggelen
Recipe type: Appetizer
Cuisine: Paleo Autoimmune Protocol
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
  • 2 avocados
  • 4 ounces smoked salmon – preferably wild caught, diced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons capers
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt or more, to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon coconut aminos
  • 4 big leaves of Bibb lettuce
Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, mix together salmon, sage, capers, salt, olive oil, and coconut aminos.
  2. Cut avocados in half lengthwise, remove pit and skin (by slipping a spoon between the flesh and the skin).
  3. On your serving plates, place in this order one big leaf of bib lettuce, ½ avocado and spoon ¼ of smoked salmon preparation.
  4. Bon appétit!
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Filed Under: AIP Appetizers recipes Tagged With: AIP, appetizer, autoimmune, avocado, capers, entertaining, holidays, paleo, sage, salmon

About Sophie Van Tiggelen

Sophie Van Tiggelen is a passionate foodie, recipe developer, author, and photographer. Diagnosed with Hashimoto's thyroiditis in 2009, she used the Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) to reverse her condition, and today, Sophie lives a full and vibrant life free from the anxiety and flare-ups that often accompany autoimmune diseases. With her food and lifestyle blog, A Squirrel in the Kitchen, Sophie shares her AIP experience and empowers others to develop new habits to promote good health and wellness. Through years of experience, she has developed simple strategies to be successful on AIP, including numerous mouth-watering, allergen-free recipes that everyone (even those without autoimmune diseases) can enjoy. Sophie is on a mission to make the Autoimmune Protocol - and all that it encompasses - more accessible and sustainable for anyone looking for a more nutritious, more delicious, more health-conscious life.

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