Nightshade Free Smoked Salmon Platter with Herb Cucumber Rounds
Elegant, fresh, and completely free of nightshade vegetables, this smoked salmon platter is the kind of spread that looks like it took hours but comes together in minutes. Crisp cucumber rounds form the base, layered with silky avocado, briny capers, and loosely folded smoked salmon for a combination that feels luxurious without a single tomato, pepper, or potato in sight. A bright herb drizzle made with olive oil, lemon juice, fresh dill, chives, and a touch of ground ginger ties everything together with a clean, zesty finish. Red onion adds a gentle sharpness, while optional fresh horseradish brings a little heat for those who want it — all without reaching for any nightshade-based condiments or hot sauces. This is the kind of platter that works beautifully for a weekend brunch, a casual dinner party starter, or an impressive no-cook lunch that still feels intentional and special. Every component is naturally whole and unfussy, so you can put it together with confidence knowing exactly what's on the board.
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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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