Winter Harvest Smoked Salmon (Printable)

A colorful winter board with smoked salmon, roasted vegetables, creamy spreads, and rustic breads for sharing.

# What you'll need:

→ 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 - 0.5 cup sliced radishes
05 - 0.5 cup baby arugula
06 - 0.5 cup pickled red onions

→ Dairy & Spreads

07 - 4.2 oz cream cheese
08 - 2.8 oz herbed goat cheese
09 - 2 tablespoons crème fraîche
10 - 2 tablespoons 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 tablespoons capers, drained
16 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
17 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# How to make it:

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

# Expert suggestions:

01 -
  • Includes smoked salmon for a rich flavor
  • Combines fresh winter vegetables with creamy spreads
02 -
  • Contains fish, dairy, and gluten allergens
  • Some rye breads may contain sesame; check labels
03 -
  • Prepare beets a day in advance to save time
  • Use fresh herbs to enhance aroma and flavor
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