Smoked Salmon Crostini with Pesto Sauce

Toasted baguette slices are topped with ricotta, smoked salmon, and pesto sauce.
A simple, but elegant appetizer for the holidays.

Prep Time: 10 mins  •  Cook Time: 12 mins  •  Total Time: 22 mins  •  Makes: 8 servings

INGREDIENTS

• 8 Baguette slices
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil Cooking Spray
• 7 oz Smoked Salmon
• 8 tablespoons Ricotta Cheese
• 8 teaspoons Italian Basil Pesto
• A handful of sprouts or watercress
• Black Pepper, to taste
• Capers, optional

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Spray baguette slices on both sides with extra virgin olive oil and place them on a baking sheet.
3. Toast until lightly golden, 10 to 12 minutes (turning halfway through).
4. Remove from the oven and let the slices cool for 5 minutes.
5. Spread ricotta cheese over baguette slices.
6. Spread pesto over ricotta.
7. Top with salmon slices and sprouts.
8. Sprinkle with a pinch of black pepper. Top each baguette with capers, if desired.
9. Serve.

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