Smoked Salmon Crostini

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
• 1.5 pounds bread baguette french toasted ()
• 0.5 cup garlic-and-herbs spreadable cheese light (such as Alouette )
• 1 tablespoon olive oil extravirgin
• 0.5 cup fennel bulb chopped
• 2 teaspoons optional: dill fresh chopped
• 0.3 cup green onions chopped
• 1.5 tablespoons juice of lemon fresh
• 1 teaspoon lemon rind grated
• 0.8 pound cold-smoked salmon cut into thin strips

Equipment

Directions

1. Combine the first 8 ingredients; cover and chill at least 1 hour.
2. Spread each toast slice with 1/2 teaspoon cheese; top each with 1 tablespoon salmon mixture.
3. Garnish with fresh dill sprigs, if desired.