Winter Harvest Smoked Salmon (Printable)

A colorful winter spread featuring smoked salmon, roasted veggies, creamy spreads, and rustic breads for easy entertaining.

# 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 - 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 oven to 400°F. Wrap beet in foil and roast for 40 minutes or until tender. Let cool, peel, and slice. This step can be completed in advance.
02 - Form the smoked salmon into rosettes or gentle folds on a large serving board or platter.
03 - Position the roasted beet slices, fennel, radishes, baby 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 and place them 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 finish with freshly ground black pepper to taste.
07 - Present immediately, allowing guests to assemble their own tastes and combinations.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Easy to prepare and serve
  • Combines fresh and roasted flavors
02 -
  • Use the freshest smoked salmon for best taste
  • Substitute gravlax if preferred
03 -
  • Roast the beets ahead of time to save preparation time
  • Use a variety of textures and colors for visual appeal
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