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Smoked Salmon Crostini

Crispy toasted baguette slices topped with cream cheese, smoked salmon, dill, and capers for an elegant appetizer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American, Party Food
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Crostini Base
  • 1 baguette sliced into ½-inch rounds
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • to taste salt
Toppings
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 6 oz smoked salmon
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill chopped
  • 1 tbsp capers
  • 0.5 small red onion thinly sliced, optional
  • as needed lemon wedges for garnish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Knife
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Brush baguette slices with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, and toast 8–10 minutes.
  2. While toasting, soften cream cheese and chop dill. Slice red onion if using.
  3. Spread cream cheese on each toasted baguette slice and top with smoked salmon.
  4. Sprinkle with dill and capers, add red onion if desired.
  5. Arrange on serving platter with lemon wedges and serve immediately.

Notes

Assemble just before serving to keep crostini crisp.