Winter Harvest Smoked Salmon (Print Version)

Celebrate winter with smoked salmon, roasted veggies, tangy spreads, and rustic breads on a festive board.

# Components:

→ Seafood

01 - 8.8 oz smoked salmon, sliced

→ Winter Vegetables

02 - 1 small roasted beet, peeled and sliced
03 - 1 small fennel bulb, thinly sliced
04 - ½ cup sliced radishes
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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Wrap the beet in foil and roast for about 40 minutes until tender. Allow to cool, then peel and slice. This can be prepared in advance.
02 - Place smoked salmon on a large serving board in rosettes or gentle folds.
03 - Arrange roasted beet slices, fennel, radishes, baby arugula and pickled red onions around the salmon evenly.
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 sliced baguette, rye crackers, and pumpernickel bread on the board.
06 - Garnish with lemon wedges, capers, chopped dill, and a few twists of freshly ground black pepper.
07 - Present immediately, allowing guests to build their own bites from the board.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy to prepare in under an hour
  • Combines a variety of flavors and textures
02 -
  • Substitute gravlax for smoked salmon if desired
  • Pairs wonderfully with a crisp white wine or sparkling brut
03 -
  • Roast beets a day ahead for easier prep
  • Add blood orange slices or pomegranate arils for extra color
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