Description
A delicious Spanish-style toasted baguette topped with creamy goat cheese, a savory mix of smoked salmon and roasted red peppers, and fresh avocado. This easy-to-make appetizer combines smoky, tangy, and fresh flavors, perfect for a light meal or elegant snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 1 Baguette
- 4 ounces Goat Cheese
Topping Mixture
- 3 Jarred Roasted Red Peppers
- 3 slices Smoked Salmon
- 1/2 tablespoon Extra Virgin Spanish Olive Oil
- 1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Dried Dill Weed
- 1/4 teaspoon Dried Parsley
- Sea Salt, to taste
- Ground Black Pepper, to taste
Additional Toppings
- 1 Avocado
- 1 handful Fresh Chives
Instructions
- Slice the Baguette: Cut the baguette into 1-inch thick diagonal slices to create the base for your toasts.
- Prepare Red Peppers: Drain the jarred roasted red peppers and roughly chop them to incorporate into the topping mixture.
- Prepare Avocado: Peel, remove the seed, and cut the avocado into medium dice for a fresh topping.
- Chop Parsley: Finely chop the fresh parsley to enhance the flavor of the smoked salmon mixture.
- Prepare Smoked Salmon: Roll each smoked salmon slice, cut them lengthwise, and roughly chop. Add the chopped smoked salmon to a large bowl along with the chopped roasted red peppers.
- Season Topping Mixture: Add garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill weed, dried parsley, sea salt, ground black pepper, and olive oil to the smoked salmon and pepper mixture. Mix well until combined. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
- Toast Bread: Heat a grilling pan over medium heat. Toast the slices of bread for two minutes on each side until lightly browned and crisp.
- Apply Goat Cheese: Cut the goat cheese into 8 pieces and spread each piece evenly over the toasted bread using a butter knife.
- Assemble the Toasts: Evenly distribute the smoked salmon and roasted red pepper mixture over the goat cheese layer, then top with diced avocado. Season lightly with sea salt.
- Garnish and Serve: Finish by garnishing with fresh chives. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Use a sharp serrated knife for clean baguette slices.
- The smoked salmon mixture can be prepared ahead and refrigerated for enhanced flavor.
- Feel free to substitute goat cheese with cream cheese if preferred.
- To add extra crunch, sprinkle toasted pine nuts or seeds on top.
- If fresh herbs aren’t available, dried herbs can be used but in smaller amounts for balance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Spanish
Keywords: Spanish toast, smoked salmon, avocado toast, goat cheese appetizer, grilled baguette, easy appetizers
