Description
An elegant and easy appetizer featuring creamy avocado, smoked salmon, and fresh herbs on crispy toasted bread.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 1 ripe avocado, mashed
- 4 oz smoked salmon, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tbsp capers, drained
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet, brush with olive oil, and toast for 8-10 minutes until golden and crisp.
- In a small bowl, mash the avocado with lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Spread a layer of mashed avocado onto each toasted baguette slice.
- Top each crostini with a piece of smoked salmon, a sprinkle of fresh dill, and a few capers.
- Drizzle with remaining olive oil and serve immediately.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.