On one of my visits to Chicago, I went to a restaurant that specialized in making their own house-smoked salmon. It was salty, smoky and absolutely delicious. This smoked salmon with herbed mayonnaise appetizer is my take on one of their dishes and instantly became a family favorite!
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This recipe not only tastes great, it also looks fancy with minimal effort or expertise!
10 slices white bread (thin sliced)
8 ounces hot smoked salmon
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp. chopped chives
1 tbsp. chopped dill
1 tbsp. chopped flat leaf parsley
1/4 tsp. kosher salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
Lemon wedges for serving
For your white bread, you will want to make sure you are using a thinly sliced white bread such as Pepperidge Farm’s Very Thin White Bread.
When toasting, make sure you are getting a light golden color and that most of the moisture has left the bread, making the slice crispy.
You could also serve this on a crostini using a baguette but I find that the baguette can be too hard & crunchy for the delicate salmon. Using the white bread really makes the flavors of the smoked salmon and herbed mayonnaise pop!
I prefer to use a hot smoked salmon but if you prefer cold smoked or if you are unable to find hot smoked then the cold smoked will work just fine!
For another delicious holiday recipe, check out my Easy & Delicious Homemade Ricotta!
Begin by toasting your bread. Toast until each slice is light golden brown and most of the moisture has been pulled from the bread. Cut each slice into triangle halves.
In small bowl, combine mayonnaise, chopped herbs, a squeeze of lemon juice, salt and pepper. Stir until smooth.
On your serving platter, arrange your toast slices, smoked salmon and bowl of herbed mayonnaise. Serve with lemon wedges.
If you would like to assemble each piece, do so immediately before serving to prevent the bread from becoming soggy.
What did you think about this smoked salmon with herbed mayonnaise appetizer? Let me know!
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