Festive Finger Food with Smoked Salmon and Olives
Shruthi
Festive Finger Food with Smoked Salmon and Olives is an elegant, no-fuss appetizer.It combines smoky salmon with savory olives for balanced flavor.Quick to assemble and easy to serve at gatherings.Perfect for holidays, parties, and special occasions.
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 15 minutes mins
Course Appetizer, finger food
Cuisine European-inspired, Mediterranean Fusion
- 100 g smoked salmon, sliced
- ½ cup cream cheese or soft cheese spread
- ¼ cup black or green olives, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
- Crackers, crostini, or mini toast bases
- Fresh dill or parsley for garnish
In a small bowl, mix cream cheese with lemon juice and lemon zest until smooth.
Stir in the chopped olives evenly.
Spread the olive cream cheese mixture onto crackers or crostini.
Top each piece with a folded slice of smoked salmon.
Garnish with fresh herbs and serve immediately.
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Use high-quality smoked salmon for best flavour.
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Finely chop olives to avoid overpowering the salmon.
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Lemon adds freshness and balance.
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Assemble close to serving time for best texture.
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Keep chilled until ready to serve.
Keyword festive finger food, holiday appetizers, party snacks, salmon and olives, Smoked salmon appetizer