Smoked Salmon Platter with Cream Cheese, Capers, and Fresh Vegetables Recipe
This Smoked Salmon Platter is an elegant and simple appetizer perfect for gatherings or brunch. Featuring cold smoked salmon artfully arranged alongside creamy spreads, crunchy vegetables, and flavorful accents like capers and Everything Bagel Seasoning, it's a delightful mix of textures and tastes that pairs beautifully with toasted baguette slices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (for toasting baguette)
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Spreads
- 1 cup whipped cream cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup capers
- 2 tablespoons Everything Bagel Seasoning
Smoked Salmon
- 1 pound cold smoked salmon
Accompaniments
- 4 hard boiled eggs, finely chopped
- 4 radishes, thinly sliced
- 2 mini cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 2 Roma tomatoes, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
Garnish
- Dill sprigs
- Lemon wedges
Bread
- 1 baguette, thinly sliced and toasted
Instructions
- Prepare the Spreads: Place the whipped cream cheese, sour cream, capers, and Everything Bagel Seasoning into small bowls. Arrange the bowls neatly on a large serving platter to create an inviting base for the other ingredients.
- Arrange the Salmon: Lay the cold smoked salmon down the center of the platter in an artful zigzag pattern. This not only enhances visual appeal but also makes it easy for guests to serve themselves.
- Add the Accompaniments: Fill any empty spaces around the salmon and bowls with the finely chopped hard boiled eggs, thinly sliced radishes, cucumbers, Roma tomatoes, and chopped red onion, creating a colorful and balanced platter.
- Garnish and Serve: Finish by garnishing the platter with fresh dill sprigs and lemon wedges. Serve the entire platter alongside the toasted baguette slices for a perfect combination of flavors and textures.
Notes
- For perfectly toasted baguette slices, slice the baguette thinly and toast in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 8-10 minutes or until crisp and golden.
- To add a bit of extra zest, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the smoked salmon just before serving.
- Leftover platter components can be stored separately in airtight containers and consumed within 2 days for best freshness.
- Use fresh dill sprigs for a fragrant garnish; alternatively, finely chopped dill can be mixed into the cream cheese spread for added flavor.
