Anti Inflammatory Smoked Salmon Platter with Herb Cucumber Rounds
Few dishes feel as effortlessly impressive as a beautifully arranged platter loaded with omega-3-rich smoked salmon, creamy avocado, and crisp cucumber rounds. Every single ingredient here pulls its weight from a wellness standpoint — fatty fish, healthy fats from olive oil and avocado, and a lineup of fresh herbs and lemon that bring brightness without any inflammatory baggage. The herb drizzle ties everything together, whisking extra-virgin olive oil with lemon juice, dill, chives, and a touch of ground ginger for a finishing sauce that's as functional as it is delicious. Red onion and capers add a punchy, briny contrast that keeps each bite interesting, while optional fresh horseradish gives the whole thing a gentle kick. Assembly is mostly just arranging and drizzling, which means you get a stunning centerpiece without spending much time at the stove. It works beautifully as a weekend brunch spread, a light lunch, or an appetizer that genuinely impresses guests — no one needs to know how little effort it took.
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4 servings
For the platter
- 12 oz smoked salmon, thinly sliced
- 2 medium english cucumbers, sliced into ¼-inch rounds
- 2 ripe avocados, halved, pitted, and thinly sliced
- 1 small red onion, very thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp capers, drained and rinsed
- ¼ cup fresh dill, roughly torn
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
- 1 tbsp fresh horseradish, finely grated (optional)
For the herb drizzle
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, finely chopped dill, finely chopped chives, sea salt, and ground ginger until combined. Set aside.
- 2
Arrange the cucumber rounds in a single, slightly overlapping layer across the base of a large serving platter, leaving space around the edges for the other components.
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