Tzatziki Avocado Salmon Rolls are the perfect party appetizer. They're totally delicious, easy to make, super pretty, and healthy. Bonus: they can be made ahead of time!
Ingredients
1English cucumber
2tablespoonstzatziki, see notes
2tablespoonsminced chives, divided - plus extra whole chives to garnish
Juice from ¼ lime
½ripe avocado, peeled and sliced
5oz(150 grams) cold smoked salmon, lox
2tablespoonssesame seeds, I like a mix of white and black
Instructions
Cut 12 rounds of the cucumber - for the salmon rolls to sit on when serving. With the remaining cucumber, cut it into 8 thin strips and remove the seeds.
1 English cucumber
In a small bowl, mix together the tzatziki, 1 teaspoon of the minced chives, and the lime juice. See note 1.
2 tablespoons tzatziki, Juice from ¼ lime
Lay a piece of plastic wrap (about 16 inches long) on your table. Place the smoked salmon on top of the plastic, overlapping the pieces to make a 12" x 7" rectangle. Pat them down gently so they stick together.
5 oz (150 grams) cold smoked salmon
Spread the tzatziki over the salmon. Lay the avocado slices down the center of the salmon, top with the cucumber strips, and sprinkle the remaining chives over the top.
½ ripe avocado
Using the plastic to help you, roll the salmon tightly then sprinkle the sesame seeds over the top.
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
Put the salmon rolls into your refrigerator for 15-30 minutes to make slicing it easier.
Slice the salmon roll into 12 pieces, place them on cucumber slices, and top with 2 small chives on each.
Notes
Note 1: I like to use Summer Fresh Extra Thick Tzatziki. Because it's extra thick, it works really well in this recipe. If the tzatziki you have is thinner, mix a little cream cheese into it to thicken it up. Note 2: You can make these up to 4 hours before a party and slice them just before serving.Note 3: These salmon rolls are nice served on crunchy rice crackers, too!