Beef Free Smoked Salmon Platter with Herb Cucumber Rounds
Elegant, fresh, and completely free of any red meat, this platter is the kind of spread that looks like it took hours but comes together in minutes. Silky smoked salmon is draped in loose, generous folds across a bed of crisp cucumber rounds, then layered with creamy avocado, sharp red onion, and briny capers for a combination that hits every note at once. A bright herb drizzle made with olive oil, lemon juice, fresh dill, chives, and a touch of ground ginger ties everything together with a light, zesty finish. The optional fresh horseradish adds a gentle kick alongside the salmon if you want a little extra edge. This is the kind of platter that works just as well for a relaxed weekend brunch as it does for a dinner party appetizer — it's naturally impressive without any fuss. Because every ingredient here is straightforward and plant- or seafood-based, there's no need to scan labels or worry about hidden animal proteins sneaking in. Serve it immediately so the avocado stays vibrant and the cucumber holds its satisfying crunch.
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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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