Mushroom Free Smoked Salmon Platter with Herb Cucumber Rounds
Silky smoked salmon, creamy avocado, and crisp cucumber rounds come together on a single platter that looks like it belongs at a high-end brunch spread — but comes together with almost zero cooking. The herb drizzle, built from olive oil, lemon juice, fresh dill, chives, and a hint of ground ginger, ties every component together with a bright, aromatic finish. Briny capers and paper-thin red onion add just enough sharpness to balance the richness of the salmon and avocado, while lemon wedges on the side let everyone dial up the citrus to their liking. Because the whole dish is built around fresh produce, quality fish, and a handful of pantry staples, there's nothing here to second-guess — no hidden sauces, no processed fillers, just clean, vibrant ingredients. Platters like this can sometimes sneak in unexpected extras at the deli counter or in pre-made spreads, so making it yourself means you stay fully in control of what lands on the table. It's the kind of dish that impresses a crowd without stressing out the cook, and the optional fresh horseradish adds a welcome little kick if you're feeling bold.
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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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