Delicious Smoked Salmon Bruschetta for Effortless Entertaining

Delight your guests with this Smoked Salmon Bruschetta featuring creamy goat cheese and vibrant basil pesto.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 8

Total Time 23

Servings: 8 pieces

Course: Appetizers

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 130

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Bruschetta Base

8 slices High-Quality Bread Thick slices for sturdiness
2 tablespoons Olive Oil For toasting

For the Whipped Goat Cheese

8 ounces Goat Cheese Creamy, whipped for texture
1 tablespoon Olive Oil For blending
2 tablespoons Capers Finely chopped for flavor
1 tablespoons Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed for brightness

For the Toppings

1/2 cup Basil Pesto Homemade or store-bought
8 ounces Smoked Salmon Rich in flavor
1/4 cup Red Onion Thinly sliced for crunch
1 cup Microgreens For garnish, or use fresh dill

Equipment

Oven
mini food processor
Baking sheet

Method

Preparation Steps

Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C).
In a mini food processor, combine the goat cheese, capers, lemon juice, and olive oil. Blend until smooth.
Brush both sides of each slice of bread with olive oil. Place them on a baking sheet and bake for 8 minutes, flipping halfway until golden.
Spread a layer of basil pesto on each slice of toasted bread.
Spread a thick layer of whipped goat cheese over the pesto-covered bread.
Layer slices of smoked salmon on top of the goat cheese.
Garnish with thin slices of red onion and microgreens.
Cut into smaller portions and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 6gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For the best texture, keep ingredients separate until ready to serve.

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