Turkey Free 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 spread — but comes together with almost no cooking at all. The herb drizzle, built from olive oil, lemon juice, fresh dill, chives, and a hint of ground ginger, ties every component together with a bright, aromatic finish. Briny capers and paper-thin red onion add just enough sharpness to balance the richness of the salmon and avocado, while lemon wedges on the side let everyone dial in their own citrus hit. Optional fresh horseradish brings a gentle kick for anyone who wants a little more edge. Because this platter is built entirely around fish, fresh produce, and a handful of pantry staples, there's no need to navigate deli counters or processed meat labels — everything here is clean and straightforward. It's the kind of dish that impresses a crowd without stressing out the cook, and it works just as well for a casual weekend lunch as it does for a more dressed-up gathering.
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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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