Description
This smoked salmon crostini is a delicious appetizer perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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.
Notes
- Serve immediately for best texture.
- Can be made ahead, but assemble just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Smoked Salmon Crostini, appetizer, easy recipe