Avocado and Smoked Salmon Lettuce Wraps

Tina Anderson

02 Jun, 2026

. 3 min read

What if you got everything you actually want from a lox bagel, the silky salmon, the tangy cream cheese, the crunch of everything bagel seasoning, and skipped the part where you feel weighed down the rest of your morning?

These lettuce wraps are done in 15 minutes and taste like the real thing, without the carbs or that heavy feeling afterward. I've also stirred a capsule of Just Thrive Probiotic into the cream cheese filling, where it disappears completely without changing the flavor or losing any potency.

The Everything Bagel Seasoning Is Doing Real Work Here

That sesame-poppy-garlic-onion combination is so specific that your brain registers this whole thing as a lox bagel experience even though it's sitting in a butter lettuce cup.

Butter lettuce is the right vessel for this. Enough structure to hold the filling without a fight, mild enough to stay out of the way of the salmon and dill. Most lettuce wraps feel like a salad that has lost its confidence. These don't.

The cream cheese base is lemon-forward with fresh dill, and that's where the Just Thrive capsule goes. Open it, stir the contents in, done. Completely odorless and flavorless… it won't change the taste or texture at all. Just Thrive uses spore-based strains that are shelf-stable and survive digestion in a way most probiotics don't, so stirring it into cream cheese isn't going to affect how it works. It’s just one less pill you have to take. Win-win!

Before You Start

Seasoning goes on last. If you add the everything bagel blend too early, the moisture from the cream cheese and avocado turns it gummy. It takes ten extra seconds to wait until you're ready to eat.

The cream cheese filling can be made a full day ahead, which makes this easy to pull off for guests or for a weekday lunch. If you're prepping in advance, hold the avocado until right before serving; everything else can sit assembled in the fridge for a few hours without issue.

Buy good smoked salmon. It varies a lot by brand, and the cheap stuff has a texture that doesn't hold up well in a wrap.

Avocado and Smoked Salmon Lettuce Wraps

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Course: Appetizer or Light Lunch
Diet: Gluten-free, low-carb, high-protein
Servings: 4

Ingredients

For the Cream Cheese Filling:

5 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened (for a dairy-free/vegan swap, plain cashew cream cheese or any vegan cream cheese works well)
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped (plus more for garnish)
1 capsule Just Thrive Probiotic, opened
¼ tsp fine sea salt
¼ tsp black pepper

For the Wraps:

8 large butter lettuce leaves, rinsed and patted dry
4 oz smoked salmon, thinly sliced
1 large ripe avocado
2 tbsp capers, drained
2 tbsp red onion, very thinly sliced
1 tbsp everything bagel seasoning

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, lemon juice, lemon zest, fresh dill, salt, pepper, and the contents of one Just Thrive Probiotic capsule. Stir until smooth and well blended. (The filling can be made up to 24 hours ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator.)
Lay the butter lettuce leaves out flat on a clean work surface or serving platter.
Spread about 1 heaping tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture down the center of each lettuce leaf. Layer 2–3 slices of smoked salmon over the cream cheese on each wrap, folding or draping to fit.
Layer 2–3 slices of smoked salmon over the cream cheese on each wrap, folding or draping to fit.
Halve and pit the avocado. Slice each half lengthwise into approximately ⅛-inch-thick slices, discarding any thin or ragged pieces near the skin. Fan 2–3 slices alongside the salmon on each wrap.
Top each wrap with a few capers and a pinch of thinly sliced red onion.
Serve within 20 minutes of assembly for the best texture. Just before eating, sprinkle each wrap with everything bagel seasoning… added too early, the seasoning will turn gummy on the moist surface.

Notes

To prep in advance, spread the cream cheese filling onto the lettuce leaves and add the salmon, capers, and onion. Refrigerate uncovered for up to 4 hours. The lettuce will soften slightly as it sits. Slice and add the avocado, then finish with the everything bagel seasoning, just before serving

Give Your Gut a Spring Refresh

Want to turn your favorite spring dishes into gut-nourishing treats—without the hassle of swallowing pills or adding extra effort to your routine?

Just open up a capsule of Just Thrive Probiotic and mix it into whatever you’re enjoying this season—smoothies, yogurt bowls, fresh salads, dips, or baked treats. With NO taste and NO smell, it blends in effortlessly while giving your gut, immune system, and whole body the TLC it needs to stay healthy and strong.

And because Just Thrive Probiotic is incredibly resilient, it can handle the heat from your oven or stovetop, as well as the chill from your freezer—without losing potency. So go ahead, enjoy your seasonal favorites without compromising your health goals.

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