These smoked salmon and avocado crostini feel elegant but come together in minutes. Creamy avocado, silky salmon, and crisp toasted bread make them perfect for brunch, easy entertaining, or a light snack that feels special without extra effort.
Ingredients
- 1 baguette, sliced into ½-inch rounds
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 4 oz smoked salmon
- 2 tbsp cream cheese, softened
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet.
- Brush both sides lightly with olive oil and bake for 8-10 minutes, flipping once, until golden and crisp.
- In a small bowl, mash avocados with lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until mostly smooth.
- Spread a thin layer of cream cheese onto each toasted baguette slice.
- Spoon avocado mixture evenly over the cream cheese.
- Top with smoked salmon and finish with a sprinkle of fresh dill.
Tip
Serve immediately for the best texture, or prep the avocado mash ahead and press plastic wrap directly on the surface to keep it green.
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Smoked Salmon & Avocado Crostini
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 crostini 1x
Description
Creamy avocado, smoked salmon, and crisp baguette slices make these easy crostini perfect for brunch or entertaining.
Ingredients
1 baguette, sliced into ½-inch rounds
2 tbsp olive oil
2 ripe avocados
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
4 oz smoked salmon
2 tbsp cream cheese, softened
1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F and arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet.
2. Brush both sides lightly with olive oil and bake for 8–10 minutes, flipping once, until golden and crisp.
3. In a small bowl, mash avocados with lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until mostly smooth.
4. Spread a thin layer of cream cheese onto each toasted baguette slice.
5. Spoon avocado mixture evenly over the cream cheese.
6. Top with smoked salmon and finish with a sprinkle of fresh dill.
Notes
Serve immediately for best texture.
Avocado mixture can be prepped ahead with plastic wrap pressed on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
