Winter Harvest Smoked Salmon (Print)

A vibrant winter board highlighting smoked salmon, roasted veggies, tangy spreads, and hearty breads for easy entertaining.

# Components:

→ Seafood

01 - 9 oz smoked salmon, sliced

→ Winter Vegetables

02 - 1 small beet, roasted and sliced
03 - 1 small fennel bulb, thinly sliced
04 - ½ cup radishes, sliced
05 - ½ cup baby arugula
06 - ½ cup pickled red onions

→ Dairy & Spreads

07 - 4.2 oz cream cheese
08 - 2.8 oz herbed goat cheese
09 - 2 tbsp crème fraîche
10 - 2 tbsp horseradish sauce

→ Breads & Crackers

11 - 1 small rustic baguette, sliced and lightly toasted
12 - 3.5 oz rye crackers
13 - 3.5 oz pumpernickel bread, sliced

→ Garnishes

14 - 1 lemon, cut into wedges
15 - 2 tbsp capers, drained
16 - 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
17 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Wrap the beet in foil and roast for approximately 40 minutes until tender. Allow to cool, peel, and slice.
02 - Place smoked salmon in rosettes or gentle folds on a large serving board or platter.
03 - Neatly arrange roasted beet slices, fennel, radishes, baby arugula, and pickled red onions around the salmon.
04 - Spoon cream cheese, herbed goat cheese, crème fraîche, and horseradish sauce into small bowls or ramekins and place on the board.
05 - Fan out baguette slices, rye crackers, and pumpernickel bread alongside the other ingredients.
06 - Decorate the board with lemon wedges, capers, chopped dill, and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
07 - Offer immediately, allowing guests to assemble their own servings.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • One-pot meal
  • Freezer-friendly
02 -
  • For extra color, add slices of blood orange or pomegranate arils.
  • Substitute gravlax for smoked salmon if desired.
03 -
  • Pairs wonderfully with a crisp white wine or sparkling brut.
  • For a gluten-free board, use gluten-free crackers and breads.
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