Christmas Smoked Salmon Bruschetta Wreath
This festive Christmas Smoked Salmon Bruschetta Wreath combines creamy ricotta, tangy capers, and smoked salmon on toasted baguette slices, arranged beautifully for a holiday appetizer that’s as delicious as it is stunning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 baguette, sliced diagonally into 1/2-inch pieces
- 3 tbsp olive oil, for brushing
- 8 oz smoked salmon, thinly sliced
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 tbsp cream cheese, softened
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp capers, drained
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
- Fresh arugula or baby spinach, for garnish
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Optional: pomegranate seeds for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet, brush both sides lightly with olive oil, and toast for 8-10 minutes until golden and crisp.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta, cream cheese, lemon juice, lemon zest, chopped dill, and chives. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Spread a generous layer of the cheese mixture over each toasted baguette slice.
- Top each slice with a folded piece of smoked salmon.
- Garnish with capers, a small handful of arugula or baby spinach, and a sprinkle of additional chopped dill.
- Arrange the bruschettas in a circular wreath shape on a large serving platter.
- Optionally, sprinkle pomegranate seeds around the wreath for a festive red sparkle.
- Serve immediately and enjoy this elegant holiday appetizer.
Notes
For an extra burst of flavor, drizzle a little high-quality extra virgin olive oil or a squeeze of fresh lemon juice over the finished wreath just before serving.