Mediterranean Diet Friendly Smoked Salmon Platter with Herb Cucumber Rounds
This platter is the kind of dish that looks like you spent hours on it but comes together in minutes — no cooking required, just smart assembly. Silky smoked salmon is draped in loose folds over a base of crisp cucumber rounds, then layered with creamy avocado, sharp red onion, and briny capers for a combination that hits every note at once. A quick herb drizzle made with extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, dill, chives, and a touch of ground ginger ties everything together with a bright, aromatic finish. This style of eating — leaning on healthy fats, fresh produce, and quality fish — is exactly what makes the Mediterranean approach so satisfying without feeling restrictive. The avocado and olive oil bring the kind of richness that keeps you full, while the lemon wedges and fresh herbs keep every bite feeling clean and vibrant. It works beautifully as a centerpiece for a casual weekend brunch, a light lunch, or an impressive starter when you have guests. Finish it with a little fresh horseradish alongside the salmon if you want a subtle kick that takes the whole platter up a notch.
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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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