By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 20
63 cal · 20 min
Salmon and Avocado Toasts
Recipe GLPR7b175093962e12
A light and elegant Nordic-inspired appetizer featuring crispy baguette slices topped with creamy crème fraîche, silky smoked salmon, and fresh avocado strips. Finished with a pinch of sea salt and pepper, these toasts offer a perfect balance of flavors and textures for any gathering.
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Ingredients
1 baguette
1/2 cup crème fraîche
1 package organic smoked salmon
1 ripe avocado, cut into thin strips
sea salt to taste
freshly ground pepper to taste
2 lemons, cut into wedges
Directions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the baguette diagonally into approximately 1/4-inch thick slices, yielding about 20 toasts.
Arrange the baguette slices in a single layer on a baking sheet. Toast in the preheated oven for 3–4 minutes until the edges are golden and the surface begins to crisp, being careful not to burn them.
Remove the toasts from the oven and let them cool slightly for 1–2 minutes on the baking sheet so they firm up.
Spread approximately 1 teaspoon of crème fraîche evenly across each toasted baguette slice.
Tear or fold pieces of smoked salmon and layer them gently over the crème fraîche on each toast.
Arrange 2–3 thin strips of avocado on top of the salmon, fanning them slightly for an elegant presentation.
Finish each toast with a light sprinkle of sea salt and a small grind of freshly ground pepper.
Transfer the assembled toasts to a serving platter and serve immediately with fresh lemon wedges on the side for guests to squeeze over as desired.
Comments
Crème fraîche is a Charlotte special trip—most Harris Teeter and Food Lion locations carry it, but Walmart and ALDI do not, adding a second stop for what is essentially sour cream or Greek yogurt that you could substitute. At 20 servings, expect to pay $12–15 total ($0.60–0.75 per serving), with smoked salmon and avocado driving the cost; the stated 20 minutes ignores slicing, toasting, and plating twenty toasts, realistically 30–35 minutes. This is a party appetizer, not a weeknight dinner—it works well reheated briefly in a toaster, but the avocado will discolor within hours, so plan for same-night service or prep the toasts and add avocado just before serving.
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