Save A festive and vibrant board featuring smoked salmon, hearty winter vegetables, tangy spreads, and rustic breads—perfect for entertaining during the colder months.
Ingredients
- 250 g smoked salmon: sliced
- 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:
- 120 g cream cheese:
- 80 g herbed goat cheese:
- 2 tbsp crème fraîche:
- 2 tbsp horseradish sauce:
- 1 small rustic baguette: sliced and lightly toasted
- 100 g rye crackers:
- 100 g pumpernickel bread: sliced
- 1 lemon: cut into wedges
- 2 tbsp capers: drained
- 1 tbsp fresh dill: chopped
- Freshly ground black pepper: to taste
Instructions
- Step 1:
- 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)
- Step 2:
- Arrange the smoked salmon in rosettes or gentle folds on a large serving board or platter
- Step 3:
- Neatly arrange the roasted beet slices fennel radishes baby arugula and pickled red onions around the salmon
- Step 4:
- Spoon the cream cheese herbed goat cheese crème fraîche and horseradish sauce into small bowls or ramekins Place on the board
- Step 5:
- Fan out the baguette slices rye crackers and pumpernickel bread
- Step 6:
- Garnish the board with lemon wedges capers chopped dill and a few twists of black pepper
- Step 7:
- Serve immediately letting guests build their own bites
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Save Pairs wonderfully with a crisp white wine or sparkling brut.
Recipe FAQs
- → What vegetables complement smoked salmon on the board?
Roasted beets, thinly sliced fennel, radishes, baby arugula, and pickled red onions provide contrasting textures and fresh flavors to enhance smoked salmon.
- → How should the beet be prepared?
Wrap the beet in foil and roast at 200°C (400°F) for about 40 minutes until tender, then peel and slice thinly for arranging on the board.
- → Which spreads best accompany the salmon and vegetables?
Cream cheese, herbed goat cheese, crème fraîche, and a touch of horseradish sauce add creamy, tangy, and spicy notes that balance the smoky fish and fresh produce.
- → What breads are suitable for this winter board?
Rustic baguette, rye crackers, and pumpernickel slices offer a variety of textures and hearty flavors that complement the other components well.
- → Can this board be made gluten-free?
Yes, swapping traditional breads and crackers for gluten-free alternatives maintains the experience while accommodating dietary needs.