Fructose Free Smoked Salmon Platter with Herb Cucumber Rounds
This platter is the kind of thing that looks like it took serious effort but comes together in minutes — silky smoked salmon draped in loose folds, creamy avocado fanned out alongside it, and crisp cucumber rounds forming the base of the whole spread. A bright herb drizzle of olive oil, lemon juice, fresh dill, and chives ties everything together with a clean, savory finish. Capers and thinly sliced red onion add little pops of briny, sharp contrast that make each bite feel layered and intentional. For anyone managing fructose sensitivity, this kind of recipe is a genuine relief. There are no hidden sauces, no sweetened dressings, and no high-fructose ingredients lurking in the lineup — just whole, recognizable components that are naturally low in free fructose. English cucumbers, avocado in moderate portions, fresh herbs, lemon juice, and quality smoked salmon are all well-tolerated choices that don't require any swaps or substitutions. The optional fresh horseradish adds a gentle kick without any of the sugary additives found in jarred versions. It works beautifully as a centerpiece for a relaxed brunch or a light dinner, and the visual payoff is genuinely impressive. Serve it immediately after assembling so the cucumber stays crisp and the avocado holds its color.
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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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