Pescatarian Smoked Salmon Platter with Herb Cucumber Rounds
Silky smoked salmon, creamy avocado, and crisp cucumber rounds come together on one stunning platter that looks like it belongs at a high-end brunch but takes almost no cooking at all. The real magic is in the details — loose folds of salmon draped over cool cucumber, bright capers scattered across buttery avocado slices, and a fresh herb drizzle made with olive oil, lemon juice, dill, chives, and a subtle hint of ground ginger that ties everything together. That drizzle is genuinely the move here, lifting the richness of the fish and avocado without overpowering the natural flavors. Thinly sliced red onion adds a little sharpness, and the optional fresh horseradish brings a gentle heat for anyone who wants it. Because the whole dish leans on quality seafood and fresh produce rather than any meat-based components, it fits a fish-forward lifestyle without any substitutions or workarounds — it was built this way from the start. Serve it with lemon wedges on the side and let everyone graze straight from the platter, because that's honestly the best part.
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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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