5 from 10 votes
Smoked salmon pinwheels and prosciutto crostini
This recipe pairs smoked salmon pinwheels with prosciutto crostini for an elegant appetizer. Slices of baguette are toasted with olive oil, then topped with Boursin cheese spread and prosciutto or rolled smoked salmon and cheese to form pinwheels. A colorful arrangement includes cherry tomatoes, red and green peppers, and olives. The combination offers varied textures and savory flavors suitable for party platters or light bites.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
12
approx
Calories:
200 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 1 baguette
- 4 tablespoon olive oil approx
- 4 oz smoked salmon 115g (1 small packet)
- 5.2 oz Boursin cheese 1 block, garlic & fine herbs
- 4 oz prosciutto 115g (1 packet)
- ½ cup cherry tomato or other small variety
- 1 red pepper
- 1 green pepper
- ¼ cup olives approx (I used green as keeps with festive colors but can use any, sliced
Instructions
- Cut some slices from the baguette and drizzle them with a little olive oil on one side, rub it in. Heat the broiler/grill and toast on the side with the oil until gently browned. Remove and set aside to cool.
- Take a few slice of smoked salmon and spread on a thin layer of Boursin Garlic and Fine Herbs Cheese. Cut thin slices and roll them up to form pinwheels.
- Spread some more Boursin on the toasted slices of bread and top each with a piece of prosciutto.
- Halve some tomatoes and cut slices from the red and green peppers.
- Arrange the smoked salmon pinwheels, crostini, pepper slices, tomato and olives to form a star, as I have in the photos, or any other arrangement as you prefer.
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Notes
- Adjust ingredient quantities to suit the number of guests and desired plate arrangement.
- Use green olives for a festive color effect, but any sliced olives may be substituted.
Nutrition Information
Calories
200kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
21mg
(7%)
Sodium
349mg
(15%)
Potassium
126mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
560IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
22mg
(24%)
Calcium
32mg
(3%)
Iron
0.9mg
(5%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 approx
Amount Per Serving
Calories 200
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 200kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 21mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 349mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 126mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 560IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.