Description
Greek-inspired tzatziki avocado salmon rolls deliver Mediterranean magic on your plate. Creamy avocado, tender salmon, and zesty tzatziki sauce create a luxurious blend that transports you to coastal Greek shores with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 5 ounces (150 grams) cold-smoked salmon (lox)
- ½ ripe avocado, peeled and sliced
Vegetable Components:
- 1 English cucumber
- 2 tablespoons minced chives, divided (plus extra whole chives for garnish)
Flavor Enhancers and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons tzatziki sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds (mix of white and black preferred)
- Juice from ¼ lime
Instructions
- Meticulously slice cucumber into 12 round bases and 8 delicate strips, ensuring seeds are removed for a clean presentation.
- Craft a flavor-enhancing blend by mixing tzatziki, finely chopped chives, and a zesty lime juice in a compact mixing vessel.
- Arrange a generous sheet of plastic wrap across your work surface, strategically layering smoked salmon slices to create a seamless 12″x7″ rectangular canvas.
- Gently spread the prepared tzatziki mixture across the salmon landscape, creating an even, creamy foundation.
- Carefully position avocado slices through the center of the salmon terrain, interlacing cucumber strips for textural complexity.
- Sprinkle remaining chives over the prepared surface, adding a fresh herbal accent.
- Utilizing the plastic wrap as a precise rolling guide, compress and roll the salmon into a tight, elegant cylindrical form.
- Generously dust the exterior with sesame seeds, providing a nutty, textural coating.
- Refrigerate the rolled creation for 15-30 minutes, allowing the ingredients to meld and firm for pristine slicing.
- Delicately segment the roll into 12 uniform pieces, strategically placing each slice atop the prepared cucumber rounds.
- Garnish with two petite chive sprigs, completing the culinary composition with a refined flourish.
Notes
- Chill the salmon roll to help it maintain its shape and make slicing easier, ensuring clean and precise cuts.
- Overlapping salmon slices creates a sturdy base that prevents the roll from falling apart during preparation.
- Plastic wrap acts as a crucial tool for rolling, helping you achieve a tight, uniform cylindrical shape without mess.
- Cucumber rounds provide a fresh, crisp foundation that elevates the presentation and adds a light, refreshing element to each bite.
- Sesame seeds offer a delightful textural contrast and nutty flavor that complements the rich salmon and creamy tzatziki.
- Chives contribute a subtle onion-like brightness that enhances the overall flavor profile of this elegant appetizer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg