Turmeric Free Smoked Salmon Platter with Herb Cucumber Rounds
Elegant, fresh, and built for sharing, this smoked salmon platter is the kind of spread that looks like it took hours but comes together in minutes. Crisp cucumber rounds form the base, layered with silky salmon, creamy avocado, sharp red onion, and briny capers — every bite hitting a different note. The herb drizzle ties it all together with bright lemon juice, olive oil, fresh dill, and chives, finishing with a gentle warmth from ground ginger that keeps things interesting without overpowering the seafood. For anyone navigating spice restrictions, platters and dressings can be a minefield of hidden seasonings, but every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify. There's no blended spice mix, no store-bought sauce, and no guesswork — just clean, whole ingredients you can see and control. A squeeze of lemon wedge right before serving wakes everything up, and the optional fresh horseradish adds a punchy kick for those who want it. This is the kind of no-fuss centerpiece that works equally well for a weekend brunch, a casual dinner party, or an impressive appetizer spread.
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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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