Salmon Avocado Bites (5-minute appetizer) • Unicorns in the kitchen

Name: Salmon Avocado Bites
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1 small red onion; 4 oz goat cheese; 1/4 cup parsley (chopped); 1 avocado; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 4 oz Smoked Salmon; 20-25 crackers

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These salmon avocado bites are ready in 15 minutes and are the perfect appetizer. The combination of smoked salmon and avocado is so tasty!

Have your guests go WOW with these Salmon Avocado bites! The smoked salmon pairs very well with goat cheese and smoked gouda crackers!

You know we love fish and seafood recipes around here. From our pan seared salmon to salmon fillets with lemon and dijon salmon, we have many recipes here celebrating this delicious fish. Today's recipe uses one of my favorite combinations: smoked salmon and avocado and I bet you're going to love it!

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A quick appetizer
Ingredients
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A quick appetizer

Crackers are a must when it comes to a good appetizer spread. Whether you're making a Mediterranean mezze platter or a light appetizer board for summer, you need some good crackers or pita chips.

Now pair that good quality cracker with some mashed avocados, goat cheese and salmon and you'll have a delicious appetizer. These easy salmon avocado bites are perfect for gatherings and parties and is ready in just 15 minutes.

steps of making avocado bites with salmon.

Ingredients

Cheese: I used plain goat cheese this time but I've also tried this recipe with herbed goat cheese and cream cheese and both work well.
Avocado: Make sure your avocado is soft and ripe. You can also use packaged avocado spread instead of fresh avocado.
Smoked salmon: You can use lox or flaky smoked salmon.
Crackers: The crackers used for this recipe should be thick enough to hold the avocado and salmon.

a few crackers and salmon on a plate with two boxes.

Instructions

Mix the goat cheese with red onions and parsley. Mash the avocado and season with salt and pepper.

Spread some goat cheese on the crackers and top with avocado mash and smoked salmon. This recipe yields 20-25 salmon avocado bites.

spread the cheese, add avocado and salmon.

Variations

These salmon avocado bites are simple yet so delicious. Here are a few variations you can use to jazz up this combination:

Top the bites with everything but the bagel seasoning.
Add fresh dill to the goat cheese.
Mix some chopped jalapenos with the avocados for more spiciness.

Frequently asked questions

Can I make these ahead of time?

It's best to make these avocado bites right before serving because the crackers would stay crisp and the avocado won't turn brown.

I don't like onions, can I leave them out?

Absolutely. This recipe would be just as delicious without the onions.

Can I use any other cheese?

You can use cream cheese (plain or flavored) or even soft cheese such as brie or camembert.

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