Smoked salmon wreath

 If you're looking to create a more elaborate and substantial smoked salmon wreath for a lounge setting or a larger gathering, you can expand on the basic recipe. Here's a more detailed and extended version:

Ingredients:

• 400g smoked salmon slices
• 400g cream cheese, softened
• 3 tablespoons capers, drained
• 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1-2 teaspoons horseradish (optional)
• Black pepper, to taste
• 1 large cucumber, thinly sliced
• Cherry tomatoes, mixed colors
• 1 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 bunch radishes, thinly sliced
• 1 bunch asparagus, blanched
• 1 lemon, sliced
• Fresh dill sprigs for garnish
• Crackers, baguette slices, and/or pumpernickel bread for serving

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture:

   • In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, capers, chopped dill, lemon juice, black pepper, and horseradish (if using). Mix well until all the ingredients are thoroughly combined.

2. Assemble the Wreath:

   • Lay out the smoked salmon slices on a large serving platter, slightly overlapping to form a circle.

   • Spoon the cream cheese mixture onto the center of the smoked salmon circle.

   • Using a spatula or the back of a spoon, spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the smoked salmon.

3. Decorate the Wreath:

   • Arrange cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes, red onion slices, radish slices, and blanched asparagus around the outer edge of the wreath.

   • Scatter lemon slices over the wreath for added freshness.

   • Garnish with additional fresh dill sprigs for decoration.

4. Serve:

   • Place additional crackers, baguette slices, and/or pumpernickel bread around the wreath for serving.

5. Chill:

   • If not serving immediately, cover the wreath with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.

This more extensive version of the smoked salmon wreath offers a variety of textures and flavors, making it an excellent choice for a lounge setting or a larger gathering where guests can help themselves to a delightful array of smoked salmon and accompaniments. Adjust the quantities based on the number of guests and your preferences.