Fall Meals: Smoked Salmon Crostini

Smoked Salmon Crostini with Lemon Dill Aioli

By: Christianne Klein, author of Christianne’s Herbal Kitchen: Fresh Herb Recipes for Body and Soul

This is an awesome appetizer for parties. The lemon dill aioli melts right into the toasted bread and gives you a savory flavor. I usually tone down the garlic and kick up the volume on the lemon, but the choice is yours. Adjust it to your taste and make it your own creation!

Ingredients:

Lemon Dill Aioli

1/2 garlic clove, mashed

1/2 cup mayonnaise

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

2 teaspoons fresh dill, minced

Sea or Himalayan salt to taste

Freshly cracked black pepper to taste

Crostini

1/2 baguette, sliced

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Lemon Dill Aioli (see recipe)

4 ounces smoked salmon

1 Persian or other small, seedless cucumber, sliced

1 green onion, julienned

Sprig of dill for garnish

Directions:

For Aioli: Mash garlic into paste and place in small bowl. Whisk in mayonnaise, olive oil, lemon juice and dill. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and chill. Makes approximately 2/3 cup aioli.

For Crostini: Turn on oven broiler and leave door ajar to vent. Slice baguette into 1/4-inch to 1/2-inch slices. Place slices on baking sheet and brush or drizzle slices with olive oil. Bake until golden brown in color, about 1-2 minutes. Remove baking sheet from oven, and place slices on serving tray. Top each crostini slice with a small amount of Lemon Dill Aioli, smoked salmon, sliced cucumber and green onion. Garnish with a sprig of dill.

Makes approximately 16-20 crostini

Christianne Klein is an Edward R. Murrow award-winning journalist, author, television host and former national news anchor for ABC News. She has appeared on numerous television programs, cooking her favorite healthy recipes, and also worked alongside Chef Emeril Lagasse on an episode of his show “Emeril Green”. Known for growing and cooking with her own fresh herbs, Christianne has compiled her favorite recipes, information and beauty tips into one amazing cookbook, Christianne’s Herbal Kitchen: Fresh Herb Recipes for Body and Soul. Christianne is the founder of Truth Fairy TV (TruthFairyTV.com), a website devoted to health, beauty and inspiration.