Smoked Salmon and Dill Crackers Plate
A quick and crisp plate with savory smoked salmon, cooling cucumber, fresh dill, and whole wheat crackers.
Prep
10 min
Cook
0 min
Total
10 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Jenny + Lila
Jenny created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthSteadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Everyday strength
Support the basics consistently
A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
Notice: energy for movement
Well-nourished skin
Support from the whole plate
Regular meals with enough protein, plants and fats support overall nourishment. Think consistency, not one miracle ingredient.
Notice: consistency + hydration
Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
Notice: focus + energy later
Setup
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Prep
10 min
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Total
10 min
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Instructions
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Arrange 5 whole wheat crackers on a…
Arrange 5 whole wheat crackers on a serving plate.
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Spread 2 tbsp of whipped ricotta evenly…
Spread 2 tbsp of whipped ricotta evenly across the crackers.
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Top each prepared cracker with 85g total…
Top each prepared cracker with 85g total of sliced smoked salmon distributed evenly.
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Layer 0.5 pcs of sliced cucumber over the salmon.
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Garnish evenly with 1 tsp of capers…
Garnish evenly with 1 tsp of capers and 1 tsp of chopped fresh dill, then serve immediately.
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