Description
Easy and elegant Smoked Salmon Canapes combining delicate smoky salmon with fresh, vibrant ingredients and creamy plant-based flavors. Ready in under 20 minutes, these canapes make a visually stunning and satisfying appetizer perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Base
- Whole grain crackers: sturdy for holding toppings
Spread
- Plant-based cream cheese: 1 cup
- Lemon juice (natural): 1 tablespoon
- Vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural): 1 teaspoon
Toppings
- Smoked salmon slices: 8-12 slices
- Smoked turkey bacon: 8-12 crispy pieces
- Cucumber: 1 thinly sliced medium cucumber
- Fresh dill: a few sprigs for garnish
- Natural gelling agent jelly infused with grape juice: small dollops for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: Lay out whole grain crackers on a serving plate. Use firm crackers that will hold toppings without sogginess to ensure easy serving and eating.
- Mix the Cream Cheese Spread: In a small bowl, combine plant-based cream cheese with lemon juice (natural) and vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural). Stir thoroughly until smooth and creamy to create a flavorful spread.
- Assemble with Smoked Turkey Bacon and Cucumber: Place one crispy piece of smoked turkey bacon on each cracker, then top with a thin cucumber slice. This adds a fresh crunch and bright contrast to the smoky and creamy ingredients.
- Add Smoked Salmon and Herbs: Gently lay a slice of smoked salmon over each cracker. Garnish with fresh dill sprigs to add aromatic herbal notes that complement the salmon perfectly.
- Finish with Natural Gelling Agent Jelly: Top each canape with a small dollop of natural gelling agent jelly infused with grape juice. This adds a subtle sweetness and a glossy, attractive finish to the appetizer.
Notes
- Use room temperature plant-based cream cheese for easier spreading and enhanced flavor.
- Keep smoked salmon and cucumber chilled until assembly to maintain freshness and texture.
- Slice cucumber and smoked turkey bacon thinly and evenly to ensure balanced bites.
- Prepare all topping components ahead of time to speed up final assembly just before serving.
- Choose sturdy whole grain crackers that will not crumble or become soggy quickly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 canapes
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Smoked salmon canapes, quick appetizers, plant-based cream cheese, elegant starters, refreshing finger food
