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Avocado & Smoked Salmon Plate
A fresh, no-cook plate of smoked salmon, avocado, cucumber, and capers.
~5 mintotal~435 kcalper serving~27g protein~5g carbs~35g fat
Estimated. Worked out from the ingredients using the UK food composition tables, so treat it as a guide rather than a measurement. A typical recipe lands within about a quarter of the true figure. Makes about 1.
Ingredients
- 1 Avocado
- 100 g Smoked salmon
- 1/4 Cucumber
- 1 tbsp Capers
- 1/2 Lemon
- to taste Salt & pepper
Cooking Steps
Slice avocado and cucumber.
Arrange avocado, cucumber, and smoked salmon on a plate.
Add capers and squeeze lemon juice over the top.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Plant & Growing Tips
Avocado
- Grow avocado trees in a warm, frost-free climate with full sun and well-drained soil.
- For home growers in cooler climates, consider a dwarf variety or growing in a large container, moving it indoors during winter.
- Water deeply and regularly, especially during dry periods, but avoid waterlogging.
Cucumber
- Plant cucumber seeds or starts in full sun after all danger of frost has passed, providing a trellis or cage for vining varieties to climb.
- Keep soil consistently moist and rich in organic matter, as cucumbers are heavy feeders.
- Space plants adequately to ensure good air circulation and prevent fungal diseases.
Lemon
- Grow lemon trees in full sun in well-drained, slightly acidic soil, or in a large container in cooler regions to bring indoors during winter.
- Water deeply and regularly, especially when fruiting, allowing the topsoil to dry slightly between waterings.
- Fertilize with a balanced citrus fertilizer during the growing season to support fruit production.
Natural Pest Control
- Aphids (Cucumber, Lemon): Spray plants with a strong stream of water or use insecticidal soap to control infestations.
- Cucumber Beetles (Cucumber): Cover young plants with floating row covers to prevent beetles from reaching them, removing covers when plants flower for pollination.
- Spider Mites (Avocado, Lemon): Increase humidity around plants and spray undersides of leaves with water or horticultural oil.
Harvest
Avocado
- Harvest avocados when they reach full size and begin to soften slightly on the tree, or pick them firm and allow them to ripen indoors.
Cucumber
- Pick cucumbers when they are firm, green, and reach the desired size for their variety, before seeds become too large or skin too tough.
Lemon
- Harvest lemons when they are fully colored and feel firm but slightly yielding when gently squeezed.
