Tree Nut Free Smoked Salmon Platter with Herb Cucumber Rounds
Elegant enough for a weekend brunch spread yet simple enough to pull together on a weeknight, this smoked salmon platter is the kind of dish that looks like you spent hours on it when you really didn't. Crisp cucumber rounds form the base, layered with silky folds of salmon, creamy fanned avocado, and sharp slivers of red onion for a combination that hits every note — briny, fresh, rich, and bright. The herb drizzle, made with olive oil, lemon juice, fresh dill, chives, and a touch of ground ginger, ties everything together with a light, aromatic finish that feels genuinely restaurant-worthy. Capers and optional fresh horseradish add little punches of intensity that keep each bite interesting. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of tree nuts, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out — it just works as written. Lemon wedges tucked around the edges let guests adjust the brightness to their liking, which is a small touch that makes a big difference. This is the kind of platter that disappears fast, so consider doubling it if you're feeding a crowd.
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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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