Yeast Free Smoked Salmon Platter with Herb Cucumber Rounds
Elegant, fresh, and completely no-fuss, this smoked salmon platter is the kind of spread that looks like you spent hours but comes together in minutes. Silky salmon draped in loose folds, creamy avocado, crisp cucumber rounds, and a bright herb drizzle make every bite feel like a special occasion. The whole thing is naturally free of bread, crackers, and fermented ingredients — so you get all the indulgence of a classic smoked salmon spread without any of the usual yeast-containing accompaniments to navigate. Instead of piling everything onto a bagel or rye toast, the cucumber rounds do the heavy lifting as a cool, crunchy base that actually lets the salmon shine. A quick whisk of olive oil, lemon juice, fresh dill, chives, and a hint of ground ginger pulls the whole platter together with a drizzle that tastes far more complex than it is. Capers, red onion, and optional fresh horseradish add punchy contrast without a single ingredient that could trip up a yeast-free approach. Whether you're entertaining or just treating yourself to something genuinely beautiful on a weeknight, this platter delivers serious flavor with zero compromise.
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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)
Can be omittedhorseradish
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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