🎄 Avocado Mousse with Christmas Smoked Salmon
A luxurious yet simple appetizer that blends creamy avocado mousse with citrus, herbs, and delicately smoky salmon. Ready in just 15 minutes!
🥑 Ingredients (Serves 8)
For the Avocado Mousse
2 ripe avocados
Juice of 1 lime
¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small garlic clove, minced (optional)
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or parsley, finely chopped
Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Topping
150–200 g smoked salmon, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon capers (optional, for tang)
Zest of 1 lemon
Fresh dill sprigs
Cracked black pepper
Olive oil (a light drizzle)
For Serving
Toasted baguette slices
Crackers or mini blinis
Lemon wedges
⭐ Instructions
- Prepare the Avocado Mousse
- Cut the avocados, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a blender or food processor.
- Add lime juice, sour cream (or Greek yogurt), olive oil, garlic (optional), chopped herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning — more lime for brightness, more salt for balance.
- Spoon the mousse into small serving glasses, bowls, or onto toasted bread.
- Prepare the Topping
- Cut the smoked salmon into small ribbons or bite-sized pieces.
- Arrange a small amount of salmon on top of each avocado mousse portion.
- Add capers (optional), then sprinkle lemon zest.
- Garnish with fresh dill and a crack of black pepper.
- Drizzle a tiny bit of olive oil on top.
- Serve
Serve immediately or chill for up to 2 hours before serving.
Perfect for holiday dinners, Christmas brunch, or festive appetizer boards.
🎄 Optional Enhancements
✨ Add a tiny spoon of red caviar for a luxurious look.
✨ Sprinkle pomegranate seeds for color and sweetness.
✨ Add a touch of chopped red onion for extra bite.