Super easy and flavourful, this avocado and smoked salmon appetizer can be whipped up in under 15 minutes, which makes it perfect for weekend eats or holiday entertaining. Crispy flatbread is topped with creamy goat cheese, smoked salmon, avocado, capers and chives. Delicious!
If you follow Girl Heart Food, you know how we love easy recipes, especially bite-sized ones (I’m looking at you crostini).
Today I’m mixing things up today using flatbread. A girl’s gotta have options, am I right?
Speaking of flatbread, you may remember a little while back I shared a bbq chicken flatbread pizza with you all and I promised to share another flatbread recipe. So, here it is! Like the pizza recipe, this appetizer is beyond easy!
With just a handful of simple ingredients, you could totally impress your guests and not spend, like, a bazillion hours in the kitchen.
Make this flatbread recipe (even double it, if you need), chill some vino, and maybe grab some marinated olives to with and you’re sitting pretty for one fuss free get-together.
How To Make This Avocado Smoked Salmon Appetizer
Full details are in the recipe card below, but here are the basics:
- Crisp up the flatbread in the oven.
- Spread with goat cheese.
- Top with smoked salmon, torn into bite-sized pieces.
- Layer on capers, chives and avocado.
- Sprinkle everything with a little black pepper.
- Cut into portions.
Best Cheese To Use
Goat cheese is used in this flatbread recipe, but you could totally use other cheese options like:
- Cream cheese (ensure it’s softened a little so it’s easily spreadable) or
- Boursin (store-bought or homemade boursin)
And, if you’d rather skip the cheese, you could totally mash up some avocado with a pinch of salt and pepper and use that as a base instead. No need to top with avocado then, unless you really really love it.
Can I Used Bread Instead of Flatbread? What About Crackers?
Absolutely! Toast up some small pieces of bread (pumpernickel or rye work beautifully) or use your favourite crackers. Easy! Avocado and salmon toast is amazing for breakfast, by the way.
Tips and Variations
- I cut the flatbread into pieces after it was topped with everything. However, if you prefer, you could cut into pieces and then top. Do whatever is easiest for you.
- Regular (hot) smoked salmon is what I used here. Want to switch things up? Maple glazed smoked salmon works wonderfully too. It’ll have the sweet/savoury combo going on (which is awesome). If you want to make your own smoked salmon, that would be great too.
- Because the goat cheese can eventually make the flatbread soggy after a little bit, I wouldn’t prep these in advance. It’s best made and enjoyed right away. This flatbread takes so little time to assemble, that shouldn’t be a problem anyway.
- You can use thinly sliced red onion or green onion in place of chopped chives if you prefer.
- Try a pinch of dried dill (or some freshly chopped dill) instead of chives.
- Not into avocado? Try some thinly sliced cucumber instead.
More Easy Appetizer Recipes
- Chanterelle Mushroom Crostini
- Roasted Blueberry Goat Cheese Crostini
- Roasted Acorn Squash Crostini
- Christmas Crostini
If you make this avocado and salmon appetizer, be sure to leave a comment below!
Avocado and Smoked Salmon Appetizer (On Flatbread)
Ingredients
- 7 ounce flatbread square, about 200 grams
- ½ teaspoon olive oil, plus more to taste for optional garnish
- 4 ounces goat cheese
- 2 ounces smoked salmon, cut into bite-size pieces (about 55 to 60 grams)
- 1 tablespoon capers
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives
- ½ avocado, pitted, peeled and sliced
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Brush flatbread with olive oil and place onto a baking sheet. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until browned and crisped a little. Carefully remove.
- Spread goat cheese over flatbread.
- Top with smoked salmon, capers, chives, avocado and black pepper.
- Cut into 12 pieces. Drizzle with additional olive oil (if desired). Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- I cut the flatbread into pieces after it was topped with everything. However, if you prefer, you could cut into pieces and then top. Do whatever is easiest for you.
- Regular (hot) smoked salmon is what I used here.
- Because the goat cheese can eventually make the flatbread soggy after a little bit, I wouldn’t prep these in advance. It’s best made and enjoyed right away.
A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.
Tried this recipe?
If you do make this recipe, thank you!! It would mean so much if you could leave a comment below. Love to know how you enjoyed it, and it helps other readers too!
SHASHI AT SAVORYSPIN
Gosh – I should know better stopping by your blog around lunch time! Dawn, you have my stomach singing – though others would say it’s rumbling! This looks so good – I would so love this for a light lunch! Love that you used goat cheese- it’s become a quick favorite in our home with crackers and white wine 🙂
Girl Heart Food
Hahaha – thank you Shashi! I think goat cheese is delicious with everything 🙂
Ben|Havocinthekitchen
I’m pretty positive I can easily live on bread, cheese, smoked salmon, and various flatbread and bruschettas. Indeed, I don’t need to slice this delicious flatbread as I will gladly eat the entire thing all by myself 🙂 The combination of smoked salmon, goat cheee, avocado, and capers is so simple yet elegant and delicious!
Girl Heart Food
Me too Ben…me too! Thanks so much 🙂
Kevin | Kevin Is Cooking
I just want to reach through the screen and take 3 of these! Thanks for the shout out too Dawn!
Girl Heart Food
I’ll happily share 😉 Thanks Kevin…and my pleasure!
Kelly | Foodtasia
Dawn, this looks so delicious! Perfect for entertaining but I can also see my family loving this. I can’t believe how easy it is to put together!
Girl Heart Food
So easy! Thank you Kelly 🙂
Laura
Dawn ,, I love this idea – you’ve hit all of my favorites here – smoked salmon,, cheese, avocado, chive, and those capers – this looks like the perfect appetizer for Christmastime! Thanks for the idea!
Girl Heart Food
Thanks so much, Laura! It’s a fave for sure 🙂
Kendra
This looks absolutely amazing! I love how you make all the appetizers on one flatbread and then cut it up! Genuis! and so fast! Love this for the holidays!
Girl Heart Food
Thank you so much, Kendra 🙂 Have a great week!
Leanne | Crumb Top Baking
I never think to buy smoked salmon, but it sounds wonderful paired with the goat cheese and avocado. It’s quick to make but looks fancy, which makes it the best holiday appetizer! Hope your week is off to a great start Dawn!
Girl Heart Food
Totally! Thank you Leanne! Have a great week too 🙂
Milena
The tangy goat cheese against the fatty salmon, mmm. And the play of textures between the flatbread and avocado… I always eat capers with my salmon, so these are the perfect bites! I know this might be weird, but I would love them for breakfast too, with strong coffee.
Girl Heart Food
You know, I think this would be awesome for breakfast! And coffee? Definitely a necessity 😉 Thanks Milena!
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The perfect appetizer for NYE! I can see it now – they’re here….then they’re gone! I’m with Kelsie – it reminds me of a favorite breakfast bagel bite!! So clever! Have a great day, my friend! XOXO
Girl Heart Food
For sure!! Thank you Annie! Have a wonderful week ahead 🙂 XOXO
David @ Spiced
This totally reminds me of an appetizer that we would order at Laura’s favorite restaurant back in Atlanta. That version used a bit of cream cheese as the base for a dip, but I think I like the goat cheese even more. This sounds awesome! And this would be perfect to serve during the holidays with a glass of vino. Cheers!
Girl Heart Food
I love the way you think 😉 Thanks David!
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen
Such an easy, elegant little appetizer for the holidays Dawn! I bet these would be a hit with all our guests! Pinned and can’t wait to try!
Girl Heart Food
I sure hope so 😉 Thank you Mary Ann!
Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop
One of my favorite things about the holiday season is all the amazing food. I love going to parties and nibbling on all the delicious appetizers. These would be perfect for any party.
Girl Heart Food
Mine too! Thank you Kathy 🙂
Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen
This sounds SO GOOD–it’s sort of like my favorite breakfast, bagels and lox. LOVELOVELOVE! I could definitely imagine making a meal out of this and I think I might have to do that soon. Have a great week ahead, Dawn!
Girl Heart Food
Totally! Thank you Kelsie! Hope you enjoy 🙂 Have a wonderful week too!