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Easy Smoked Salmon Crostini Recipe

This easy smoked salmon crostini recipe combines crispy baguette slices with creamy herb-infused cheese, cucumber, and tender smoked salmon.
Perfect for gatherings, this appetizer balances fresh, zesty flavors with minimal effort.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Mediterranean-inspired
Servings 25

Ingredients
  

For the Crostini:

  • 1 16-ounce baguette
  • Extra-virgin olive oil for brushing
  • For the Herb Cream Cheese:
  • 1 medium lemon zest and 1½ teaspoons juice reserved
  • 6 ounces plain cream cheese room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions dark green parts or chives
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill plus more for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 1 small garlic clove pressed or grated
  • ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt

For Assembling:

  • ½ English cucumber cut into 25 thin slices
  • 8–10 ounces thinly sliced cold-smoked salmon

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Crostini: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Slice the baguette into 25 diagonal pieces and arrange them in a single layer on a baking tray. Lightly brush both sides of each slice with olive oil. Bake for about 5 minutes, or until the edges are golden and crisp while the centers remain soft. Allow them to cool to room temperature.
  • Mix the Herb Cream Cheese: Zest the entire lemon and set the zest aside for later. Squeeze the lemon and measure out 1½ teaspoons of juice. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, green onions, dill, mayonnaise, garlic, salt, and reserved lemon juice. Mash the mixture with a fork until smooth and uniform.
  • Assemble the Crostini: Spread a thin layer of the prepared herb cream cheese onto each toasted baguette slice. Layer a slice of cucumber and then a piece of smoked salmon on top of the cream cheese.
  • Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle the crostini with additional fresh dill and the reserved lemon zest for a finishing touch. Serve immediately, or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 4 hours before serving.

Notes

  • Use pre-sliced smoked salmon to save time and ensure ease in assembling.
  • Ensure the baguette slices are toasted evenly to balance crispiness and softness.
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