Chicken Free Smoked Salmon Platter with Herb Cucumber Rounds
This platter is the kind of centerpiece that makes a table look effortlessly impressive — silky smoked salmon draped in loose folds, creamy fanned avocado, and crisp cucumber rounds all arranged together in one stunning spread. A bright herb drizzle made with olive oil, lemon juice, fresh dill, chives, and a hint of ground ginger ties every element together with a clean, zesty finish. Scattered capers and paper-thin red onion add little pops of briny, sharp contrast that keep each bite interesting from start to finish. Because this recipe is built entirely around seafood, fresh produce, and pantry staples, there's no need to navigate substitutions or scan labels for hidden poultry-derived ingredients — it's naturally free of any concern in that department. The optional fresh horseradish alongside the salmon is a small touch that delivers a serious flavor payoff for anyone who likes a little heat. Assembly is mostly just arranging and drizzling, which means you get a dish that looks like it took real effort without much stress at all. It works beautifully for brunch, a light lunch, or an elegant appetizer spread when you want something that feels special without turning on the stove.
About FigFig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.
Learn more →Ingredients
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.
Want the full recipe?
Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!