Smoked Salmon With Ricotta and Egg Toasts
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Smoked Salmon With Ricotta and Egg Toasts
Description
Smoked Salmon With Ricotta and Egg Toasts offers a balanced blend of creamy ricotta whipped with chives, dill, and bright lemon zest and juice, creating a flavorful base spread on toasted French bread. The hard-boiled egg slices add gentle richness and a soft texture, while the smoked salmon provides a slightly salty, smoky element that complements the fresh herbs. The tartness from the lemon and the mild sharpness of minced red onion give the dish brightness and complexity.
The toasts are assembled with care, layering the whipped ricotta mixture first, followed by egg slices and smoked salmon, then finished with more herbs and a final squeeze of lemon, resulting in a dish that is suitable for a light lunch, brunch, or appetizer. The crispiness of the toasted bread contrasts nicely with the creamy toppings.
This recipe allows for adjustments in herb quantities and seasoning to suit taste, making it a versatile and straightforward option for those who enjoy mixing fresh dairy, herbs, and smoked fish on a crunchy base.
Ingredients
- 4 lices French bread
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 lemon one zested and juiced and one quartered, plural
- 1 tablespoon chive minced
- 1 tablespoon dill minced fresh
- ¼ teaspoon salt Kosher salt and freshly ground
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper Kosher salt and freshly ground
- 2 egg hard boiled
- 4 ounces smoked salmon
- 1 teaspoon red onion minced
Instructions
- Toast the French bread. Whip the ricotta cheese with the chopped chives, and dill. Stir in the juice and zest from one lemon with the kosher salt and pepper. Spread the toast with ¼ cup of the ricotta mixture per slice, then top with egg slices and smoked salmon. Sprinkle with more herbs, minced onion, and a little more pepper, if desired. Finish with a squeeze of lemon juice and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 369 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 369kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 131mg | 44% |
| Sodium | 837mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 298mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 481IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 29mg | 32% |
| Calcium | 191mg | 19% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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