MSG Free Smoked Salmon Platter with Herb Cucumber Rounds
This showstopper platter is all about fresh, clean flavors — silky smoked salmon draped over crisp cucumber rounds, fanned avocado, and a bright herb drizzle that ties everything together beautifully. It's the kind of spread that looks like it took serious effort but comes together in minutes with no cooking required. Every ingredient here is naturally free of added glutamates, so you're not hunting through labels or second-guessing seasoning packets — just real food at its best. The herb drizzle of olive oil, lemon juice, fresh dill, and chives delivers a punchy, aromatic finish without relying on any flavor enhancers. Capers and thinly sliced red onion add a briny, sharp contrast that makes each bite feel layered and intentional. A little freshly grated horseradish on the side gives heat-seekers something to play with, and the lemon wedges brighten the whole platter on demand. Whether you're hosting a weekend brunch or just treating yourself to something special, this is the kind of effortless, ingredient-forward dish that never needs a shortcut.
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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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