Smoked Salmon Crostini
These little appetizers pack a big flavor punch. They are very easy to assemble.
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 1 baguette, sliced on the bias about 1/2-inch thick
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing
- The grated zest and juice from one lemon
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill, for extra for garnish
- 1/4 cup finely-chopped chives, for extra for garnish
- 8 ounces smoked salmon
- Whole grain mustard, diced red onion, and capers for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F or 180°C. Put the baguette slices on a baking tray and brush each slice with the olive oil. Toast in the oven just until crisp -- about 8 minutes. Set aside.
- Put the lemon zest and juice in a medium bowl. Add the softened cream cheese, and beat, with a stout spoon, until the mixture is smooth -- about 1 minute. Fold in the dill and the chives.
- Spread a generous dollop of the cream cheese mixture onto each baguette slice. Top each with a piece of the salmon and a small dollop of the whole grain mustard. Garnish with extra dill, chives, and the red onion and capers.