Winter Harvest Smoked Salmon

A festive and vibrant board featuring smoked salmon, hearty winter vegetables, tangy spreads, and rustic breads—perfect for entertaining during the colder months.

I first served this smoked salmon board at a winter holiday party, and it was a big hit with family and friends.

Ingredients

• Smoked salmon: 250 g sliced
• Beet: 1 small roasted and sliced
• Fennel bulb: 1 small thinly sliced
• Radishes: 1/2 cup sliced
• Baby arugula: 1/2 cup
• Pickled red onions: 1/2 cup
• Cream cheese: 120 g
• Herbed goat cheese: 80 g
• Crème fraîche: 2 tbsp
• Horseradish sauce: 2 tbsp
• Rustic baguette: 1 small sliced and lightly toasted
• Rye crackers: 100 g
• Pumpernickel bread: 100 g sliced
• Lemon: 1 cut into wedges
• Capers: 2 tbsp drained
• Fresh dill: 1 tbsp chopped
• Black pepper: freshly ground to taste

Instructions

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Step 1:

Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Wrap the beet in foil and roast for about 40 minutes or until tender. Let cool then peel and slice. (This step can be done ahead.)

Step 2:

Arrange the smoked salmon in rosettes or gentle folds on a large serving board or platter.

Step 3:

Neatly arrange the roasted beet slices fennel radishes baby arugula and pickled red onions around the salmon.

Step 4:

Spoon the cream cheese herbed goat cheese crème fraîche and horseradish sauce into small bowls or ramekins. Place on the board.

Step 5:

Fan out the baguette slices rye crackers and pumpernickel bread.

Step 6:

Garnish the board with lemon wedges capers chopped dill and a few twists of black pepper.

Step 7:

Serve immediately letting guests build their own bites.

Create smooth frozen drinks, slushies, and frappés for desserts and parties using juices, coffee, or wine.

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Create smooth frozen drinks, slushies, and frappés for desserts and parties using juices, coffee, or wine.

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This board always brings everyone together for a delicious and festive snack time.

Serving Suggestions

Pair this smoked salmon board with a crisp white wine or sparkling brut for a truly celebratory experience.

Variations

For a gluten-free option use gluten-free crackers and breads. Substitute gravlax for smoked salmon if preferred.

Storage Tips

Prepare components ahead and assemble just before serving to keep ingredients fresh and vibrant.

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This smoked salmon board makes entertaining effortless and impressive every time.

Recipe FAQs

→ What vegetables complement smoked salmon on the board?

Roasted beets, fennel, radishes, baby arugula, and pickled red onions add earthy, fresh, and tangy flavors that pair well with smoked salmon.

→ How can I prepare the vegetables for this board?

Roast the beets whole in foil until tender, then cool, peel, and slice. Thinly slice fennel and radishes for a crisp texture.

→ Which spreads enhance the flavors on the platter?

Cream cheese, herbed goat cheese, crème fraîche, and horseradish sauce provide creamy and tangy contrasts that elevate the salmon and vegetables.

→ What breads work best with this smoked salmon board?

Rustic baguette, rye crackers, and pumpernickel slices offer a mix of textures and hearty flavors to accompany the toppings.

→ Can I prepare parts of this board ahead of time?

Yes, roasting beets a day ahead and slicing them in advance helps streamline assembly on serving day.

→ What garnishes add brightness to the presentation?

Lemon wedges, capers, fresh dill, and freshly ground black pepper add fresh, zesty notes that enhance the overall taste.