Description
A delightful starter featuring smoked salmon on toasted bread, topped with cream cheese, capers, and red onion.
Ingredients
- 1 baguette or sliced bagels
- 8 oz smoked salmon
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 tbsp capers
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- Fresh dill, for garnish
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the baguette into 1/2-inch thick slices.
- Arrange the slices on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for about 5 minutes, until lightly golden.
- While the bread is toasting, spread a thin layer of cream cheese on each slice.
- Layer pieces of smoked salmon on top of the cream cheese.
- Add a few capers and slices of red onion on each crostini.
- Garnish with fresh dill.
- Serve with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
For a lighter option, substitute cream cheese with Greek yogurt. Use whole wheat bread for a healthier twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American