Description
These Smoked Salmon Crostini are a delightful appetizer that combines the richness of whipped chive cream cheese with the savory flavors of Nova lox salmon, all on top of crispy French baguette slices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 French baguette, cut into 1/2 inch slices
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 8 ounces whipped chive cream cheese
- 4 ounces Nova lox salmon
- ¼ red onion, very thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon Everything But the Bagel seasoning
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives or scallions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Prepare the baguette slices: Brush the baguette slices with olive oil and toast them in the oven until crispy.
- Assemble the crostini: Spread a layer of whipped chive cream cheese on each baguette slice, then top with a piece of Nova lox salmon, red onion slices, Everything But the Bagel seasoning, and chopped chives or scallions.
- Serve: Arrange the crostini on a platter and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can customize these crostini by adding capers, dill, or a squeeze of lemon juice on top.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute the salmon with thinly sliced cucumbers or roasted bell peppers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg