Nitrate & Nitrite Free Smoked Salmon Platter with Herb Cucumber Rounds
Smoked salmon platters look impressive, but sourcing the right fish can be a real headache when you're avoiding curing additives — many commercial smoked salmon products sneak in preservatives during processing. This version leans on clean, whole ingredients from start to finish, so you get all the briny, silky richness of smoked salmon without any of those hidden extras. Crisp cucumber rounds form the base, while creamy avocado and paper-thin red onion add layers of texture and color that make the whole spread look like something out of a fancy brunch spread. The herb drizzle — a quick whisk of olive oil, lemon juice, fresh dill, chives, and a hint of ground ginger — ties everything together with a bright, grassy finish. Capers and a squeeze of lemon wedge bring just enough sharpness to cut through the richness of the fish and avocado. It comes together without any cooking at all, which means it's as easy to pull off on a Tuesday as it is for a weekend gathering. Fresh horseradish alongside the salmon is optional, but if you have it, don't skip it — it adds a gentle heat that really elevates the whole platter.
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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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