Nutmeg Free Smoked Salmon Platter with Herb Cucumber Rounds
Elegant, fresh, and built entirely from ingredients you can trust, this smoked salmon platter is the kind of spread that looks like it took hours but comes together in minutes. Silky folds of salmon, creamy avocado, and crisp cucumber rounds are layered across a platter and finished with a bright herb drizzle made from olive oil, lemon juice, fresh dill, chives, and a touch of ground ginger. That drizzle is the secret weapon — it ties everything together with a citrusy, herby punch that feels light and sophisticated all at once. Capers and paper-thin red onion add a briny, sharp contrast that cuts through the richness of the fish and avocado beautifully. If you want a little heat, the optional fresh horseradish alongside the salmon takes the whole thing up a notch. Many classic salmon platters and creamy accompaniments sneak in warming spices that don't belong on your table, but every component here is completely transparent — no hidden seasonings, no surprises. Whether you're building a weekend brunch centerpiece or an easy appetizer for guests, this platter delivers serious wow factor without any of the worry.
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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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