Smoked Salmon Crostini and Wine Pairing

These smoked salmon crostini are the perfect bite-sized appetizer — crisp toasted bread, a smooth cream cheese layer, and delicate smoked salmon on top. Elegant enough for entertaining, yet simple enough to whip up in minutes.

Smoked Salmon Crostini

Crostini is an absolutely perfect appetizer – easy to put together and you can also make everything in advance and put it together right before serving. You can also dress up your crostini with various toppings and use different flavors. I love that you can create your toppings based on what wine you want to serve them with. If you are entertaining, you can also create a crostini bar, and offer several different toppings paired with different wines – some of my favorite wines pairings for appetizers are Riesling, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, and Pinot Noir. Based on what toppings you are serving with your crostini – fish, poultry, salads – choose a wine that complements your appetizer.

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How To Make Smoked Salmon Crostini

What you need

2 large tomatoes, finely diced

1/2 large red onion, finely diced

3 Tbsp olive oil, divided

goat cheese spread

cilantro, finely chopped

salt

freshly ground black pepper

1 baguette, sliced

10 oz smoked salmon

Instructions

In a small glass bowl, mix together chopped tomatoes, red onion, 1 Tbsp olive oil and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

In a separate bowl, combine goat cheese spread, chopped cilantro and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Slice the baguette into thin slices. Place slices in a large skillet over medium heat, drizzle with the remaining 2 Tbsp olive oil and toast the slices on both sides.

To assemble the crostini, spread the goat cheese spread on the toasted baguette slices, top with the tomato onion relish and finally top with the smoked salmon.

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Smoked Salmon Crostini and Wine Pairing

These smoked salmon crostini with cream cheese are the perfect bite-sized appetizer — crisp toasted bread, a smooth cream cheese layer, and delicate smoked salmon on top. Elegant enough for entertaining, yet simple enough to whip up in minutes. Prep Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Servings: 20

Ingredients

2 large tomatoes, finely diced
½ large red onion, finely diced
3 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, divided
goat cheese spread
cilantro, finely chopped
salt
freshly ground black pepper
1 baguette, sliced
10 oz smoked salmon

Instructions

In a small glass bowl, mix together chopped tomatoes, red onion, 1 Tbsp olive oil and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
In a separate bowl, combine goat cheese spread, chopped cilantro and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Slice the baguette into thin slices. Place slices in a large skillet over medium heat, drizzle with the remaining 2 Tbsp olive oil and toast the slices on both sides.
To assemble the crostini, spread the goat cheese spread on the toasted baguette slices, top with the tomato onion relish and finally top with the smoked salmon.

Notes

Inspiration from Sweet and Savory by Shinee

Nutrition

Calories: 80 kcal
Carbohydrates: 8.7 g
Protein: 4.4 g
Fat: 3 g
Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
Cholesterol: 3.3 mg
Sodium: 186.5 mg
Fiber: 0.6 g
Sugar: 1.3 g
Vitamin A: 50 IU
Vitamin C: 3.3 mg
Calcium: 10 mg
Iron: 0.7 mg

Nutrition Disclaimer: Nutritional values are estimates and may vary with ingredients, brands, and portion sizes. For accuracy, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

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