Caffeine Free Smoked Salmon Platter with Herb Cucumber Rounds
This platter is the kind of spread that makes any table look like you put in way more effort than you actually did. Silky smoked salmon is draped in loose, elegant folds alongside creamy fanned avocado and crisp cucumber rounds, all finished with a bright herb drizzle of olive oil, lemon juice, fresh dill, and chives. The briny pop of capers and the sharp bite of thinly sliced red onion cut right through the richness, while optional fresh horseradish adds a little heat for anyone who wants it. Every component here is naturally free of caffeine — no tea-based marinades, no coffee rubs, no hidden stimulants — just clean, whole ingredients that speak for themselves. The herb drizzle comes together in seconds and ties the whole platter together with a citrusy, garden-fresh finish. It works beautifully as a weekend brunch centerpiece, a light lunch, or an impressive appetizer spread when you have guests coming over.
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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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