Cinnamon Free Smoked Salmon Platter with Herb Cucumber Rounds
Elegant, fresh, and completely free of warm spice blends that can sneak into unexpected places, this smoked salmon platter is the kind of centerpiece that looks like it took hours but comes together in minutes. Silky folds of smoked salmon are layered over crisp cucumber rounds alongside creamy avocado, briny capers, and paper-thin red onion — a combination that hits every note of salty, bright, and rich all at once. The herb drizzle ties everything together with olive oil, lemon juice, fresh dill, chives, and a touch of ground ginger, keeping the flavor profile clean and vibrant without any cinnamon or warming spice blends in sight. A squeeze of lemon wedge right before eating lifts the whole platter, and the optional fresh horseradish adds a gentle kick for anyone who wants a little extra edge. This is the kind of dish that works beautifully for a weekend brunch spread, a casual dinner party starter, or an impressive lunch that genuinely requires almost no cooking. Every ingredient earns its place, and the result is something that feels indulgent without being heavy.
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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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