Avocado Mousse with Smoked Salmon

Strips of smoked salmon are nestled into a creamy, buttery avocado mousse for a refreshing and colourful appetizer.

Makes: 4 servings  •  Total Time: 10 minutes

 

Ingredients:

  • 2 ripe avocados
  • 1/2 cucumber, peeled, seeds removed, roughly chopped
  • 1 scallion, sliced, reserve green leaves for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • Salt & freshly ground pepper
  • 4 slices of smoked salmon
  • 1 teaspoon chopped dill
  • 1 lime, cut into 4 wedges

Directions:

  1. Cut the avocados in half and remove the stones.
  2. In a blender or food processor, pulse the avocado, cucumber, scallion, sour cream, and lemon juice until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Cut the salmon slices into strips.
  4. In four small glasses, pour avocado mousse to fill up to 1-inch from top of each glass. Place strips of salmon in each glass. Sprinkle a little dill over salmon and garnish with reserved green scallion leaves, if desired. Serve immediately with lime wedges, or keep chilled in refrigerator.
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