Quick and Easy, 5 Ingredient Smoked Salmon Appetizers with Italian Mascarpone Cheese, Dill and Chives to Knock Your Socks Off!
The best way to simplify your holiday entertaining is to prepare a tray of appetizers in advance. Things that can be chilled overnight, and ready to set on the table the moment your guests arrive!
One of my favorite things from that antipasto platter are these gluten free, easy smoked salmon appetizers!
Let me tell you how simple and amazing these little salmon bites are!
Because smoked salmon is packed with flavor, needs no salt added and comes pre sliced in a package just ready to be served, my prep time is essentially non existent.
So all I needed to do was to scoop some creamy Mascarpone (Italian cream cheese) on top of each slice of salmon, then sprinkled it with fresh chives and dill and roll them up in bite size rolls.
Freshly cracked black pepper is all these appetizers need as a final touch, and you are all set to entertain like a Boss!
I’ve also made these with this whipped goat cheese and they were equally delicious.
You know what goes well with these appetizers?
- a sprinkling of salty capers
- fresh crunchy cucumber
- grilled asparagus
- caviar & crackers
Note worthy: using wild smoked salmon here makes all the difference in the taste and texture of these appetizers. As I always say, it is the simple things kids, the magic of simplicity and perfection of imperfection.
Quick and Easy, 5 Ingredient Smoked Salmon Appetizers with Mascarpone Cheese (Italian cream cheese) Dill and Chives!
- 1/2 lb smoked salmon wild & sliced
- 3/4 lb mascarpone cheese
- 1/3 c chives
- 1/3 c fresh dill
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Spread the slices of smoked salmon on a cookie sheet or cutting board.
- Spoon a dollop of the mascarpone cheese on top and a sprinkling of chives and dill.
- Gently roll up each salmon slice to envelop the cheese. Repeat with the remaining salmon and place on a serving tray.
- Finish with a nice sprinkling of freshly cracked black pepper and garnish with the fresh dill and chives.
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Maureen | Orgasmic Chef
December 16, 2015 at 5:17 pmI always put too much on myself and then slave away while others are having fun. Let’s agree that in 2016 we’ll be kinder to ourselves.
Your smoked salmon looks so inviting!
Merry Christmas to you both and your babies!
Florentina
December 17, 2015 at 2:56 pmI’m all about that Maureen ! Merry Christmas to you also, and to John & Charlie, lots of treats and Happy Healthy New Year !
LA CONTESSA
December 16, 2015 at 6:01 pmWILL DO!
The SON was complaining I never have APPETIZERS!
SO, this is perfecto in TWO ways as I’m GLUTEN FREE!!
TRA…….LA!
Nice to meet YOU……….I am known in the BLOG world as LA CONTESSA!MARRIED A REAL ITALIAN and lived outside FLORENCE or FIRENZE for three wonderful years………miss it daily!Pop over to me and have a good laugh or two!
MILLIE GRAZIE…………….and TANTI AUGURI!!!
Florentina
December 17, 2015 at 2:57 pmNice to meet you as well, welcome to the blog where I document stuff from around the shack in California. I’ll pop over your spot soon 🙂 Ciao !
Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche
December 17, 2015 at 7:25 amI love really simple appetisers like this – they look so effective, but so easy to make!
Florentina
December 17, 2015 at 2:54 pmAlways a winner in my book too !
Helen @ Fuss Free Flavours
December 17, 2015 at 8:00 amthe simplest dishes are sometimes the best aren’t they? I love simple smoked salmon bites, and even better if they can be made in advance.
Florentina
December 17, 2015 at 2:54 pmAbsolutely, I’m all about simple, easy, quick so i can relax with everyone else too!
Platter Talk
December 17, 2015 at 9:26 amThis is SO my kinda appetizer; I love smoked salmon with just about anything. I especially loving this one as a holiday party appetizer, the colors and flavors are all about celebrating! Great job with this recipe!!!
Florentina
December 17, 2015 at 2:53 pmThank you , funny how the simplest of things turn out to be the best most of the times.
Neli @ Delicious Meets Healthy
December 17, 2015 at 9:53 pmLooks delicious! Gorgeous appetizer for entertaining during the holidays! I might try it! Thanks for sharing!
Judy
December 18, 2015 at 7:17 amOh I love these! I’ve made them with cream cheese but I love that you used mascarpone. Definitely going to try that next time!
Florentina
December 19, 2015 at 7:51 pmCreamier is always better, that is why Mascarpone wins the medal of choice lol
Patricia @ Grab a Plate
December 18, 2015 at 8:19 amThis is just what I need for Christmas Eve! My mom used to do the “Seven Fishes” meal which we all loved, but now the family is all over the place. When I host, I don’t go to quite that extent, but love to do something with fish/seafood to keep a bit of tradition. These will be perfect for my Christmas Eve gathering! Merry Christmas!
Florentina
December 19, 2015 at 7:51 pmPatricia, that is how I think also. And then i make a Cioppino with bruschetta as the main dish and Merry Christmas & Peace to The World !
Johlene@FlavoursandFrosting
December 18, 2015 at 10:32 amI love salmon! Adding cream cheese is always a winner in my books! 🙂 Merry Christmas!
Florentina
December 19, 2015 at 7:49 pmAlways ! Merry Christmas to you and yours Xo’s
Katalina @ Peas & Peonies
December 18, 2015 at 8:22 pmThis is my type of appetizer, I am making this for Christmas!
Florentina
December 19, 2015 at 7:48 pmWoohoo, me too ! I just bought 2 Lb of wild smoked salmon and the Mascarpone. I still have herbs in the garden so I’m really stoked to have this ready to go Christmas morning ! xo’s
Choclette
December 19, 2015 at 1:14 pmLuckily I haven’t had to do Christmas dinner for a few years now. I should have done it last year but ended up being horribly ill. As it was only the two of us, it didn’t matter too much. Getting organised with appetisers like this sounds like a great way to go.
Florentina
December 19, 2015 at 7:42 pmMakes your life so much easier for sure ! i’m making these without a doubt, hope you get to try them too 🙂
Brandy M.
December 20, 2015 at 7:17 amWhat a perfect finger food appetizer. The mascarpon makes it creamy and I’m sure delicious!
Florentina
December 20, 2015 at 6:30 pmOh yes, Mascarpone is the ruler of cream cheese in my world ha !
Oana | Adore Foods
December 20, 2015 at 6:02 pmThis is one of my favorite appetizers! I remember my mum making these salmon rolls and also Russian salad and ham rolls. They look perfect!
Florentina
December 20, 2015 at 6:29 pmOh yes, I remember those too, fun loving times, the salmon was always my favorite ! Happy holidays !
Marisa Franca @ All Our Way
December 21, 2015 at 4:12 amThis sounds wonderful!! We use our salmon usually to make a breakfast casserole for Christmas morning. The way the grandsons eat we couldn’t serve it like you do — we’d go broke trying to feed them. We will try it your way when it’s just hubby and me.
Florentina
December 22, 2015 at 6:48 pmHaha, Marisa gotta keep that in mind, first come first served around here, I make 1 lb usually and that is all folks lol
Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes
December 23, 2015 at 12:52 pmLove this and love the giveaway!! Wonderful!!
Julie
December 23, 2015 at 2:16 pmWhat a fabulous appetizer! My husband would love this. Must make it, soon!
Florentina
December 26, 2015 at 3:08 pmYes you must, those are the first thing to go on our Holiday table.
Serena | Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch
December 23, 2015 at 9:00 pmThese look absolutely delish! Love fun ideas with Smoked Salmon!
Anna @ shenANNAgans
December 26, 2015 at 2:29 amI love food that included salmon, and lady, these appetisers look outstanding and oh so delicious. Through the Christmas festivities, onto thinking about eats to serve for new years celebrations. Reckon these beauties may feature. 🙂 Hope you and yours are enjoying all the fun, food and festivities of the season. Lotsa love coming at you from down under. 🙂
Florentina
December 26, 2015 at 3:06 pmThanks Anna, hope everyone will enjoy them and that you have a wonderful time filled with Peace, Love & Joy with all your loved ones.
Mary Susan
June 18, 2016 at 12:25 pmThanks Anna, I put cream cheese and capers on the smoked salmon and roll them up and slice them into 1 inch pinwheels. Plate them and top with chopped red onion. They are a huge success! I’ll try your recipe – sounds very good BUT I do like the presentation of the pinwheels.
Agnes
November 22, 2016 at 4:51 pmHow would this work with goat cheese – I have a friend that cannot tolerate cow’s milk cheese.
Florentina
November 22, 2016 at 5:34 pmHi Agnes, I think a creamy goat cheese would work very nice here. Let me know how it turns out 🙂
Whitney
November 7, 2017 at 2:40 pmI have never made anything with smoked salmon before but I love it! Are these okay to store in the fridge until time to be served or is it better to make them right before serving?
Florentina
November 7, 2017 at 2:54 pmHi Whitney, these are perfectly fine made a day ahead and store wrapped in foil or in a container. Add the fresh herbs on top before serving. Enjoy!