Smoked Salmon, Fennel and Goat Cheese Toasts

Name: Smoked Salmon, Fennel and Goat Cheese Toasts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 ounces soft fresh goat cheese; 1½ tablespoons fresh tarragon; 1 tablespoon fennel seeds; 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel; ½ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper; 2½ tablespoons olive oil; 30 slices French-bread baguette; 12 ounces smoked salmon; 1 serving lemon peel strips; 1 serving tarragon sprigs

Elegant appetizer toasts featuring creamy goat cheese mixed with fresh tarragon and fennel seeds, topped with smoked salmon. Perfect for entertaining or as a sophisticated starter.

10 servings

25 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•8 ounces soft fresh goat cheese
•1½ tablespoons fresh tarragon
•1 tablespoon fennel seeds
•2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
•½ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
•2½ tablespoons olive oil
•30 slices French-bread baguette
•12 ounces smoked salmon
•1 serving lemon peel strips
•1 serving tarragon sprigs

Cooking Instructions

1.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix first 5 ingredients in small bowl to blend. Set aside.
5 min
2.
Brush oil over both sides of bread. Arrange bread in single layer on large baking sheet. Bake until bread is just crisp, about 5 minutes per side. (Cheese mixture and toasts can be made 2 days ahead. Cover cheese mixture and chill. Cool toasts; store airtight at room temperature.)
10 min
3.
Spread cheese mixture over toasts. Top with salmon, trimming to fit. Garnish with lemon peel strips and tarragon sprigs. Arrange on platter and serve.
10 min