Smoked Salmon Crostini
Smoked Salmon Crostini is a light and elegant appetizer made with crisp toasted bread topped with creamy spreads like cream cheese or herbed ricotta, layered with smoked salmon, and often finished with garnishes such as capers, dill, or thinly sliced red onion. It’s a flavorful bite that balances crunch, creaminess, and savory smokiness—perfect for parties or festive gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 baguette, sliced 1/2" thick on a bias
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
- 1 lemon
- 8 oz. cream cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill, plus more for serving
- 1/4 cup sliced chives
- 8 oz. smoked salmon
- Whole grain mustard and capers, for serving
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°. On a sheet tray, arrange baguette slices in an even layer. Drizzle with oil.
- Bake toast until sides are lightly golden, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Zest half of lemon into a medium bowl. Squeeze in juice until you get 1 tablespoon. Add cream cheese, dill, and chives. Using a handheld mixer on medium speed (or a whisk), beat mixture until fluffy and light, about 2 minutes.
- Spread cream cheese mixture onto baguette slices. Top with salmon. Dollop with mustard, then top with capers, onion, and dill.
Nutrition
Calories: 136kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 6gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 270mgPotassium: 88mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
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