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Beach Chair Surprise

Based on:

TypeStarter

Serves4 people

DateSeptember 29, 2026

A beach chair of salmon and cucumber: prim presentation, but with a sharp filling.

A neatly arranged starter of smoked salmon and cucumber, stacked into a beach chair. Looks proper, but hides a sharp horseradish cream inside—a nod to the ‘embarrassing’ CDU office beach chair and political stings beneath the surface.

Ingredients

  • 200 g smoked salmon slices
  • 1 large cucumber
  • 100 g cream cheese
  • 2 tbsp grated horseradish (jar)
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
  • Salt and pepper
  • 4 slices rye bread
  • Olive oil

Method

  1. Mix cream cheese, horseradish, dill, salt and pepper into a smooth cream.
  2. Slice the cucumber into long, thin ribbons with a cheese slicer.
  3. Cut a circle from each rye bread slice using a glass as a 'seat'.
  4. Place a rye bread circle on each plate. Pipe or spread a generous dollop of horseradish cream on top.
  5. Fold a slice of smoked salmon and set it upright as the chair back, supported by the cream.
  6. Roll two cucumber ribbons and place them diagonally as the sides of the beach chair.
  7. Make a 'footrest' from half a slice of salmon at the front.
  8. Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the cucumber. Garnish with extra dill.

Serving notes

  • Serve on a light plate for a beach vibe.
  • Add an extra lemon wedge for more zing.