This Smoked Salmon & Avocado Bruschetta is a delicious and elegant appetizer featuring crispy toasted French bread topped with a creamy avocado spread, smoked salmon, and fresh dill. It's perfect for entertaining or a sophisticated snack.
Total Time:14 minutes
Yield:8 servings
Ingredients
Base
1/2 French bread, sliced and toasted (crostini)
Toppings
8 oz smoked salmon
1 ripe avocado
2 tbsp Greek yogurt
1 tbsp mayonnaise
1/2 lemon, juiced
Few sprigs of dill, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Preheat Broiler: Preheat your oven broiler on high to prepare for toasting the bread slices.
Slice Bread: Slice the French bread into 1/2-inch thick pieces ready for toasting.
Toast Bread: Place the bread slices on a baking sheet and position the rack about 6 inches below the broiler element. Broil the bread slices for about 1.5 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and crispy, watching carefully to prevent burning.
Mash Avocado: In a bowl, scoop out the ripe avocado and mash it with a fork until smooth.
Mix Spread: Add Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, and freshly squeezed lemon juice to the mashed avocado. Mix well to combine thoroughly.
Season Spread: Season the avocado mixture with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust seasoning as preferred.
Assemble Bruschetta: Spread a generous amount of the avocado mixture onto each toasted crostini.
Add Salmon: Carefully drape a slice of smoked salmon over the avocado spread on each crostini, folding the salmon as needed to fit nicely.
Garnish: Wash and finely chop the dill, then sprinkle it over the smoked salmon for a fresh flavor burst.
Notes
Keep a close eye while broiling the bread to avoid burning the crostini.
For a dairy-free version, substitute Greek yogurt and mayonnaise with vegan alternatives.
If fresh dill is unavailable, you can use fresh parsley or chives as a garnish.
Use a ripe avocado for a creamy spread; if not ripe, the texture will be less smooth.
Serve immediately after assembling to enjoy the crispiness of the bread.
