Pin it A festive and vibrant board featuring smoked salmon, hearty winter vegetables, tangy spreads, and rustic breads perfect for entertaining during the colder months.
This smoked salmon board quickly became my go-to for holiday gatherings because it impresses without the fuss.
Ingredients
- Seafood: 250 g smoked salmon, sliced
- Winter Vegetables: 1 small beet, roasted and sliced, 1 small fennel bulb, thinly sliced, 1/2 cup radishes sliced, 1/2 cup baby arugula, 1/2 cup pickled red onions
- Dairy & Spreads: 120 g cream cheese, 80 g herbed goat cheese, 2 tbsp crème fraîche, 2 tbsp horseradish sauce
- Breads & Crackers: 1 small rustic baguette sliced and lightly toasted, 100 g rye crackers, 100 g pumpernickel bread sliced
- Garnishes: 1 lemon cut into wedges, 2 tbsp capers drained, 1 tbsp fresh dill chopped, freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat and Roast:
- 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)
- Arrange Salmon:
- Arrange the smoked salmon in rosettes or gentle folds on a large serving board or platter
- Add Vegetables:
- Neatly arrange the roasted beet slices fennel radishes baby arugula and pickled red onions around the salmon
- Add Spreads:
- Spoon the cream cheese herbed goat cheese crème fraîche and horseradish sauce into small bowls or ramekins Place on the board
- Add Breads:
- Fan out the baguette slices rye crackers and pumpernickel bread
- Garnish:
- Garnish the board with lemon wedges capers chopped dill and a few twists of black pepper
- Serve:
- Serve immediately letting guests build their own bites
Pin it This board is a hit at family gatherings with everyone enjoying customizing their bites and sharing stories as they eat.
Required Tools
Large wooden or slate board or platter, paring knife, small bowls or ramekins, chef's knife, cutting board
Nutritional Information
Per serving: 310 calories, 14 g total fat, 29 g carbohydrates, 16 g protein
Serving Suggestions
Pair this board with a crisp white wine or sparkling brut to complement the smoky and fresh flavors.
Pin it Assembling this board is simple but yields an elegant presentation guaranteed to impress your guests.
Recipe FAQs
- → What vegetables pair well with smoked salmon on this board?
Roasted beets, thinly sliced fennel, fresh radishes, baby arugula, and pickled red onions complement smoked salmon beautifully by adding earthiness, crunch, and tang.
- → How should the beets be prepared for the board?
Wrap the beet in foil and roast at 200°C (400°F) for about 40 minutes until tender, then peel and slice before arranging.
- → Which spreads enhance the flavors of the board?
Cream cheese, herbed goat cheese, crème fraîche, and horseradish sauce offer creamy, tangy, and slightly spicy notes that enrich the platter.
- → What breads and crackers suit this winter board?
Lightly toasted rustic baguette slices, rye crackers, and pumpernickel bread provide a range of textures and flavors that complement the smoked salmon and vegetables.
- → Are there suggestions to customize this board for dietary needs?
For gluten-free options, substitute breads and crackers with gluten-free varieties. Gravlax can also replace smoked salmon if preferred.