Dairy-Free Smoked Salmon Crostini for Effortless Entertaining

Discover the effortless delight of smoked salmon crostini—a chic and quick appetizer perfect for any gathering.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 10

Total Time 30

Servings: 12 crostini

Course: Appetizers

Cuisine: American

Calories: 150

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Crostini Base

1 loaf French Baguette can swap for gluten-free bread if needed
2 tablespoons Olive Oil for brushing

For the Cream Cheese Spread

8 ounces Dairy-Free Cream Cheese regular cream cheese works for non-dairy-free version
0.25 cups Chopped Fresh Herbs mix parsley, dill, chives, or other herbs
to taste Salt & Pepper balance flavors; use garlic powder for depth

For the Topping

8 ounces Smoked Salmon can replace with other smoked fish like trout
0.5 cups Pickled Red Onion for tang and color

Equipment

Oven
Baking Sheet
Mixing Bowl
Electric Mixer

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Slice French baguette into 1.5 cm thick rounds, lay on a baking sheet, and brush with olive oil. Bake for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden brown.
In a medium bowl, combine dairy-free cream cheese with chopped herbs. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Spread herbed cream cheese on toasted baguette slices. Top with smoked salmon and add pickled red onion for garnish.
Sprinkle additional herbs over assembled crostini and serve on a platter with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1crostiniCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 8gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 200mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Enjoy fresh for the best texture, consume within 2 hours at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.

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