Red Meat Allergy Friendly Smoked Salmon Platter with Herb Cucumber Rounds

Total time20 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time0 min

Red Meat Allergy Friendly Smoked Salmon Platter with Herb Cucumber Rounds

This platter is the kind of thing that looks like it took serious effort but comes together in minutes — silky smoked salmon draped in loose folds over crisp cucumber rounds, creamy avocado fans, and a bright herb drizzle that ties everything together. The combination of fresh dill, chives, lemon juice, and a whisper of ground ginger in that drizzle gives every bite a clean, vibrant lift that feels genuinely restaurant-worthy. Capers and paper-thin red onion add a briny, sharp contrast that keeps the richness of the salmon and avocado perfectly in check. For anyone navigating a red meat sensitivity, seafood platters like this are a natural go-to — and this one is built entirely around fish, fresh produce, and pantry staples with zero ambiguity about what's in it. The optional fresh horseradish alongside the salmon is a small touch that makes a big impression if you're into a little heat. Whether you're putting it out for a weekend brunch, a casual gathering, or just treating yourself to something beautiful on a Tuesday, this platter delivers color, flavor, and freshness in every single bite.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the platter

12 oz smoked salmon, thinly sliced
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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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