Candida Diet Friendly Smoked Salmon Platter with Herb Cucumber Rounds
Elegant enough for a dinner party but simple enough for a weeknight, this smoked salmon platter is a genuinely satisfying spread that feels indulgent without working against your wellness goals. Cucumber rounds replace the usual crackers or bread, giving you a cool, crisp base that pairs beautifully with silky salmon and creamy avocado — no grains, no sugar, no compromise. The herb drizzle ties everything together with bright lemon juice, olive oil, fresh dill, and a whisper of ground ginger, keeping every element clean and intentional. Capers and thinly sliced red onion add a punchy, briny contrast that makes each bite feel layered and complex. One of the trickier parts of eating for candida balance is finding recipes that feel celebratory rather than restrictive, and this platter genuinely delivers on both fronts. Everything comes together by simply whisking, slicing, and arranging — no cooking required — so it's as low-effort as it is impressive. Squeeze a lemon wedge over the top right before serving and you've got a showstopper that's as good for you as it looks.
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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)
Can be omittedhorseradish
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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