Aqua Fresca Smoked Salmon Crostini

Ingredients

• •baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds
• •tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• •oz cold
• •smoked salmon, thinly sliced
• •oz crème fraîche (or full
• •fat cream cheese, softened)
• •tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• •teaspoon lemon zest
• •tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped, plus extra for garnish
• •1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• •Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
• •Optional: Capers or thinly sliced red onion for garnish

Prep Steps

1. 1Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Brush both sides of the baguette slices with olive oil and toast on a baking sheet for 8 minutes
2. 2minutes, or until lightly golden and crisp. Let cool completely.
3. 3In a small bowl, combine the crème fraîche, lemon juice, lemon zest, chopped dill, sea salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined and smooth.
4. 4Spread a generous layer of the dill
5. 5lemon crème fraîche mixture onto each cooled crostini.
6. 6Top each crostini with a small, artfully folded piece of smoked salmon.
7. 7Garnish with a small sprig of fresh dill and a few capers or a tiny sliver of red onion, if desired, and serve immediately.