Description
A luxurious, savory toast layered with velvety cream cheese, smoky salmon, and a hint of fresh dill — perfect for brunch, breakfast, or entertaining.
Ingredients
8 slices of good-quality bread (like sourdough or rye)
8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons fresh dill, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
6 oz (170g) smoked salmon, thinly sliced
1/4 small red onion, finely sliced
1 tablespoon capers, drained
Optional: cucumber ribbons, avocado slices, or microgreens for garnish
Instructions
- Toast the bread slices until golden and crisp, then let them cool slightly.
- In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese with lemon juice, chopped dill, and black pepper until smooth.
- Spread a generous amount of the herbed cream cheese onto each toast.
- Top each toast with smoked salmon, carefully layering for presentation.
- Add a few slivers of red onion and a sprinkle of capers on each toast.
- Garnish with extra dill and optional toppings like cucumber ribbons or avocado slices.
- Serve the toasts immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
Best enjoyed fresh — assemble just before serving.
Mix cream cheese spread and prep toppings ahead for quicker assembly.
Swap in whipped goat cheese for a tangier version.
Use mini toast rounds or cut into quarters for elegant appetizers.
Try everything bagel seasoning or hot sauce for an extra kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Appetizer
- Method: Toasting, Assembling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 toast
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
