Coconut Free Smoked Salmon Platter with Herb Cucumber Rounds
Elegant, fresh, and built for sharing, this smoked salmon platter is the kind of spread that looks like it took hours but comes together in minutes. Silky folds of salmon are layered over crisp cucumber rounds alongside creamy avocado, briny capers, and paper-thin red onion — every bite hitting a different note. A bright herb drizzle made with olive oil, lemon juice, fresh dill, chives, and a touch of ground ginger ties the whole thing together without overpowering the delicate fish. For anyone navigating coconut-free eating, this recipe is naturally in the clear — every ingredient is straightforward, with no tropical oils, coconut cream, or hidden derivatives anywhere on the list. That matters more than you'd think, since coconut sneaks into a surprising number of dressings, sauces, and even some smoked seafood preparations. The optional fresh horseradish adds a gentle kick alongside the lemon wedges, making it easy to customize the heat level for your crowd. Whether you're serving it as a weekend brunch centerpiece or a no-fuss appetizer, this platter delivers serious wow factor with minimal effort.
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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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