Smoked Salmon Crostini and Wine Pairing

These smoked salmon crostini with cream cheese are the perfect bite-sized appetizer — crisp toasted bread, a smooth cream cheese layer, and delicate smoked salmon on top. Elegant enough for entertaining, yet simple enough to whip up in minutes.

📝 Ingredients

• 2 large tomatoes (finely diced)
• 1/2 large red onion (finely diced)
• 3 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (divided)
• goat cheese spread
• cilantro (finely chopped)
• salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• 1 baguette (sliced)
• 10 oz smoked salmon

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1In a small glass bowl, mix together chopped tomatoes, red onion, 1 Tbsp olive oil and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
2. 2In a separate bowl, combine goat cheese spread, chopped cilantro and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
3. 3Slice the baguette into thin slices. Place slices in a large skillet over medium heat, drizzle with the remaining 2 Tbsp olive oil and toast the slices on both sides.
4. 4To assemble the crostini, spread the goat cheese spread on the toasted baguette slices, top with the tomato onion relish and finally top with the smoked salmon.