If you’ve never tried this brunch favourite as a savoury dish, you’re missing out. It’s also a great way of using up stale bread – perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner!
Smoked salmon Christmas starter
Smoked salmon Christmas starter
Perfect as a light starter before a rich Christmas dinner, smoked salmon is readily available in small packets meaning you can ensure you don’t buy more than you need.
By Gary Maclean
Serves 4
Prep/Cook time: 0-10 minutes
Ingredients
4 slices of sourdough bread
Frozen bread works well. Defrost at room temperature or toast straight from frozen.
Cream cheese
4 slices of smoked salmon
Lemon
Black pepper
Salad leaves to serve with
Use up what you have in the fridge. Broccoli, Asparagus, Peas and all bean varieties can be used instead.
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Toast a slice of sourdough bread for each person.
Top with a generous serving of cream cheese and a slice of smoked salmon.
Season with a squeeze of lemon and black pepper.
Serve with salad leaves.
Make the most of your leftovers
Store in
Airtight container
Time
Fridge for 2 days
Where to store
Fridge
Reheat
n/a
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