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    Home » Recipes » Meats and Proteins » Fish & Seafood

    Easy Cold Smoked Salmon Plate

    Published: February 27, 2024 / By: Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy 138 Comments

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    Easy Cold Smoked Salmon Plate is a fast and delicious meal from Jamie Oliver’s book 5 Ingredients Quick and Easy Foods.

    A creative cold plate with slices of cold smoked salmon, cottage cheese, avocado, and cucumber pickle makes a great lunch idea or a quick dinner. You may also enjoy this delicious smoked salmon sandwich too.

    Cold smoked salmon plate for dinner with cottage cheese and avocado.

    Elevate your dinner with a sophisticated cold plate. An exquisite blend of flavours and textures in this delicious combination. Rich, buttery smoked salmon, tangy cottage cheese, creamy avocado, and crisp pickled cucumber.

    Don’t have time to cook? If I could show you how to get dinner on the table faster than pizza delivery, would you be interested? Roll up your sleeves, and spend a few minutes in the kitchen.

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    My motto: “Food doesn’t have to be complicated, BUT it does have to taste good”.  If you love smoked salmon, this recipe will knock your socks off.  Using only 5 ingredients, this easy smoked salmon recipe makes a weeknight winner dinner.

    We all need a little help in the kitchen. If your family is like mine, we hardly ever have takeout. With so many quick and easy recipes available, you can feed your family healthy and nutritious meals in under 30 minutes. 

    A plate with smoked salmon slices, cottage cheese, avocado, cucumber and dill.

    I love Jamie Oliver, and I just had to have this cookbook (*affiliate)5 Ingredients Quick and Easy Foods. After all, it needs to be with all his other books on my shelf LOL. Even we food bloggers are pressed for time too. These easy meals will get you from the kitchen to the table in no time.

    Jamie’s approach to using simple ingredients has always been a hit with me. Need more convincing? Try Mediterranean Canned Tuna Pasta Toss. This is not your mom’s tuna and noodles.

    Easy Cold Smoked Salmon Dinner

    You really gotta love when you can make a meal with only a few ingredients. Even novice home cooks can make this smoked fish recipe.

    • smoked salmon slices
    • fresh dill
    • cottage cheese
    • avocados
    • cucumber
    Recipe ingredients, smoked salmon, dill, cucumber ribbons.

    I don’t count the seasonings as ingredients (you can if you like). In addition, you will need:

    • salt and pepper
    • red wine vinegar
    • olive oil

    Sounds super easy right?

    For the smoked fish, I always buy DOM International. There are other brands to choose from. Check the frozen seafood section of your grocery store.

    Assembling The Cold Smoked Salmon Plate

    Here is the quick rundown:

    • First, you make your quick pickled cucumber ribbons and put them off to a side till ready to plate.
    • Drape the smoked salmon slices onto your plate.
    • Cut the avocado and place it beside the salmon.
    • Pile some cucumber ribbons on the side.
    • Scoop on some cottage cheese.
    • Garnish with olive oil and fresh dill.
    • ENJOY!

    Sound doable? Yes is sure does. Anyone can make this cold plate for a quick meal.

    What To Do With Smoked Salmon?

    It has only been within the last few years that I have tried it. For some reason, I didn’t think I would like it. You know how it is when you try to convince your kids to try something new.

    It comes in many varieties. The most common is frozen and in cans. You can also smoke salmon on the grill.

    Salmon and dill pair so well together. So do eggs and salmon. There are lots of great ways to enjoy this popular smoked fish for breakfast, brunch, lunch dinner, and appetizers too.

    Smoked salmon dinner on a plate with a cookbook image in the background.

    Here are a few easy recipes using smoked salmon:

    1.  Warm Potato Salad is a favourite around here. Great as a side dish, or stand alone meal.
    2. Cucumber Appetizer with Cream Cheese is the perfect party appetizer. You could even use this as a smoked salmon spread.
    3. Smoked Salmon Potato Appetizers are a hit at holiday parties. The perfect elegant appetizer.
    4. Egg in a Hole is a fun idea for brunch or even breakfast for dinner.
    5. Smoked Salmon Bagel with Artichoke Cream Cheese is my FAVOURITE lunch (or dinner) any day of the week.
    6. Smoked Salmon Salad with Cucumber Noodles makes a fun and delicious spiralized salad.

    FAQ’s

    Is smoked salmon cooked or raw?

    It has been cured in either hot or cold smoke. Each method produces a slightly different taste and texture.

    The hot method smokes the salmon between 120-180ºF. This allows the salmon to cook. The cold smoked method dry cures the salmon in salt for several days, which draws out the moisture. The fish is then smoked at a temperature below 80ºF.

    Is smoked salmon healthy?

    Whether you eat it hot or cold, it contains protein and fat. It is high in sodium, so that may be a concern for some people.

    Is it the same as lox?

    Lox refers to salmon cured in a salt-sugar rub or brine.

    What is gravlax?

    Fresh salmon fillets that have been cured in salt, sugar, and fresh dill for several days.

    Plating the salmon recipe for dinner.

    Don’t rely on fast food joints to feed your family. Meals like this easy smoked salmon recipe are far more nutritious, use real food, and one more thing, delicious.

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    Cold smoked salmon plate for dinner with cottage cheese and avocado.

    Smoked Salmon Cold Plate (Jamie Oliver)

    Feast on on the flavours of this cold smoked salmon plate for dinner. This easy recipe is from Jamie Oliver’s cookbook.
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    Course: Brunch/Lunch/Dinner, Dinner Salad
    Cuisine: Canadian
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 298kcal
    Author: Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

    Ingredients

    • 1 small cucumber
    • fresh dill
    • 3 ½ ounces smoked salmon
    • 1 ripe avocado
    • 2 tablespoons cottage cheese
    • salt & pepper (to season)
    • 2 teaspoons olive oil (for garnish)
    • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar (to pickle cucumber)
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    Instructions

    To Pickle the Cucumber:

    • Wash and thinly slice the cucumber lengthwise into long ribbons. You can use a vegetable peeler (or a mandolin). Place in a bowl.
    • Add the red wine vinegar, a pinch of salt, and about 4-5 sprigs of fresh dill (snipped). Mix well and set aside.

    To Plate the Salad:

    • Divide the salmon into 2 portions, and drape (layer) across serving plates.
    • Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit. Scoop the flesh out with a spoon and place beside the salmon.
    • Remove the cucumber ribbons from the vinegar, and place on the plate. Drizzle a bit of the vinegar mixture into the avocado.
    • Scoop the cottage cheese onto the salmon.
    • Season the food with salt and pepper. Drizzle on the olive oil. Garnish with some dill.

    Nutrition Information

    Calories: 298kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 454mg | Potassium: 794mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 345IU | Vitamin C: 14.3mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 1.4mg

    Notes

    Don’t stress, plate this up however you like. Have fun in the kitchen!!
     
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    Comments

    1. Helene

      November 30, 2017 at 12:47 pm

      Everything on this plate looks so enticing Gloria! I am addicted to smoked salmon combined with full and this would be THE perfect holiday platter for my family.

      Reply
      • Homemade & Yummy

        November 30, 2017 at 12:59 pm

        It took me years to like smoke salmon (well I should say to really try it). We enjoy this delicious plate.

    2. Agness of Run Agness Run

      November 29, 2017 at 11:49 am

      I love salmon and this recipe is a great method to include it more in my diet, Gloria. Plus, I’ve never tried it combined with avocado which seems finger-licking, 😉

      Reply
      • Homemade & Yummy

        November 29, 2017 at 12:46 pm

        It sure is one quick and easy recipe…and totally delicious too.

    3. Sarah

      November 29, 2017 at 11:15 am

      Jamie Oliver was in my hometown redoing the school menus a few years back, but I never got a chance to meet him! This sounds delicious- I love all things salmon!

      Reply
      • Homemade & Yummy

        November 29, 2017 at 12:46 pm

        I love Jamie Oliver!!

    4. Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes)

      November 29, 2017 at 1:46 am

      I love salmon!! I gotta try this!!!

      Reply
      • Homemade & Yummy

        November 29, 2017 at 12:47 pm

        Hope you give it a try. ENJOY!!

    5. Abby @ WinsteadWandering

      November 28, 2017 at 11:10 pm

      I love grilled salmon, but I’ve never had it smoked. I bet it’s awesome with avocado!

      Reply
      • Homemade & Yummy

        November 29, 2017 at 12:47 pm

        YES…salmon and avocado pair so well together.

    6. Lane & Holly | With Two Spoons

      November 28, 2017 at 1:11 pm

      All this needs is a bagel and it would be my perfect meal!

      Reply
      • Homemade & Yummy

        November 28, 2017 at 2:29 pm

        We thought it was the perfect meal too….and we didn’t even need a bagel.

    7. Megan

      November 27, 2017 at 8:11 am

      I may need to get his cookbook. The smoked salmon plate looks delicious!

      Reply
      • Homemade & Yummy

        November 28, 2017 at 2:27 pm

        There is a link in the post…check it out.

    8. Marisa Franca @ All Our Way

      November 27, 2017 at 7:20 am

      I’ve always liked Jaime Oliver! Hubby and I used to watch him all the time. Once he and his wife had their baby, what’s her name Pertunia (?), he got into the healthy foods. I love his simplicity and smoked salmon is the best. I would welcome eating that delicious dish any day!!

      Reply
      • Homemade & Yummy

        November 27, 2017 at 8:08 am

        Well since he has 5 kids….I assume lots of healthy dishes are needed. That is a lot of kids to feed.

    9. Rezel Kealoha

      November 26, 2017 at 5:53 pm

      I love Jamie Oliver and his recipes they are always so quick and use so much good produce.

      Reply
      • Homemade & Yummy

        November 26, 2017 at 9:26 pm

        He is a great chef, and I love all his books and recipes too.

    10. Namrata Cooks

      November 26, 2017 at 5:25 pm

      The plate looks so fresh and very appetizing. Love Fish, especially Salmon. Will have to give this a try.

      Reply
      • Homemade & Yummy

        November 26, 2017 at 9:27 pm

        Thanks, hope you like it as much as we do.

    11. Stephanie

      November 26, 2017 at 1:48 pm

      This looks very good! It would be a great holiday dinner!

      Reply
      • Homemade & Yummy

        November 26, 2017 at 9:28 pm

        Perfect for the holiday brunches.

    12. Constance Smith

      November 26, 2017 at 10:31 am

      This is an excellent recipe. I never thought I would like salmon until I lived in Alaska and pulled it out of the icy water myself. Ever since I have loved it!

      Reply
      • Homemade & Yummy

        November 26, 2017 at 11:30 am

        How awesome is that…so fresh!! NICE!!

    13. Helene

      November 26, 2017 at 7:52 am

      Smoked salmon ?
      Wow I just loved that plate so healthy and simple dinner
      Just perfect !
      I would love to try this
      Thanksfor such a lovely recipe?

      Reply
      • Homemade & Yummy

        November 26, 2017 at 11:30 am

        Hope you give it a try. Easy and delicious.

    14. Cynthia

      November 25, 2017 at 9:09 am

      Well, I have to say that salmon is not something we usually eat, mostly because I have no idea how to prepare it unless it is in sushi, but I absolutely love the idea of quick and easy meals, especially during the week!

      Reply
      • Homemade & Yummy

        November 25, 2017 at 10:24 am

        Well this is frozen…so no need to prepare, just thaw and eat. Hope you give this a try.

    15. Michelle

      November 24, 2017 at 6:32 pm

      Oh this sounds like the perfect quick and easy plate. Yum!!!

      Reply
      • Homemade & Yummy

        November 25, 2017 at 10:24 am

        Yes it sure is.

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