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Recipe for: Salmon and Dill Canapés (Polish-Modern)

Snacks Regional Cuisine of Poland 20 min Easy 2 wyświetleń ~30.71 PLN * - (0)
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Description

Delicate canapés with slices of salmon served on rye bread, with a creamy base of cottage cheese and butter, fresh dill, and a hint of lemon juice. The dish combines traditional Polish flavors (rye bread, dill, cottage cheese) with the elegance of smoked salmon, creating a light, spring appetizer perfect for parties, coffee gatherings, or family breakfasts. Visually, the canapés are contrasting: dark bread, light cottage cheese cream, pink salmon, and green dill — striking and appetizing. Flavor-wise, it combines creaminess, the acidity of lemon, and the freshness of dill; it can be served with sparkling wine, young vegetables, or arugula salad.

Ingredients Used

Ingredients (10)

Servings:
4
  • Rye bread 400 g
  • Salmon 240 g
  • Cottage cheese 200 g
  • Butter 40 g
  • Lemon 1 szt. (~80 g)
  • 🌿 Przyprawy
  • Dill 1.5 pęczki (~30 g)
  • Salt 1 g
  • Black pepper 2 szczypty (~1 g)
  • ✨ Opcjonalne
  • Red onion 30 g
  • Capers 20 g
💰 Szacowany koszt dania: ~30.71 PLN (7.68 PLN/porcję)
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Preparation steps

Preparation of cottage cheese spread

1

In a medium bowl, place the cottage cheese (200 g). Add the butter (40 g) cut into small pieces to combine more quickly. Squeeze the juice from half a lemon (about 20 g of juice) and add it to the bowl. Use a spoon or spatula and mix vigorously, mashing the cottage cheese with the butter until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Season with 1 g of salt and 1 g of freshly ground pepper; taste and adjust if necessary.

Ingredients: Cottage cheese, Butter, Lemon, Salt, Black pepper
Use a wooden spoon or spatula; if you want a shiny, very smooth paste, use a mixer with a whisk attachment on low speed for 20-30 seconds. Do not add too much lemon juice — the mixture should be creamy, not watery.

Preparation of toppings

2

Wash and finely chop the dill (a whole bunch, about 30 g). If you are using onion (optional), peel it and cut it into very thin half-rings; to soften the sharpness, rinse them in cold water and drain after 5 minutes. Prepare the capers (optional) and drain them from the brine.

Ingredients: Dill, Red onion, Capers
Use a sharp knife and cutting board; chop the dill just before serving to retain its intense aroma. Drain the onion on a paper towel so it doesn't dilute the paste.

Preparing the slices

3

Rye bread slices (400 g, about 8 thin slices) cut into even pieces if necessary. Spread a thin layer of butter on each slice (evenly, about 5 g of butter per slice) — the layer of butter will prevent the bread from getting soggy from the spread. If you like, you can lightly toast the slices in the oven (180°C, 3–4 minutes) to make them slightly crispy.

Ingredients: rye bread, Butter
The best is a toaster pan or an oven with a grill function. Do not toast for too long — the bread should remain firm but not burnt.

Sandwich Assembly

4

On each buttered slice, evenly spread a portion of the cottage cheese spread (about 25 g of spread per slice). Then, arrange slices of salmon (about 30 g per slice), slightly curling them to make them look decorative. Sprinkle with fresh dill (about 2–3 g per slice). Add a few thin slices of onion or a few capers, if using.

Ingredients: Cottage cheese, Salmon, Dill, Red onion, Capers
Use a plastic spatula to spread the paste, and arrange the salmon with your fingers to achieve a natural shape. Do not apply too thick a layer of salmon — it's all about the harmony of flavors.

Finishing and serving

5

Drizzle each sandwich with a little lemon juice (the remaining part of the lemon, about 10–15 g in total) and season with freshly ground pepper. Arrange the sandwiches on a board or platter, adding a few sprigs of dill as decoration. Serve immediately to keep the bread's texture.

Ingredients: Lemon, Black pepper, Dill
For serving, use a serving board or a flat plate. If you are preparing them in advance, do not add the salmon and dill — store separately for up to 2 hours in the refrigerator and assemble just before serving.

Portions and serving

6

Cut the sandwiches into portions: with 8 slices (400 g of bread) you will prepare 8 sandwiches, which gives 2 sandwiches per person for 4 people. Serve with a leaf of arugula, a slice of lemon on the side, and a glass of light white wine or kombucha.

Ingredients: rye bread, Salmon, Dill
Make sure all ingredients are chilled before serving — salmon tastes best slightly chilled. If you're serving at a party, place the platter of sandwiches in the center and replenish as they disappear.

Fun Fact

💡

In Poland, dill has been accompanying fish and cheese dishes for centuries — its fresh aroma perfectly balances the richness and enhances the flavor of smoked fish. The combination of sourdough bread with salmon is a modern variation on the traditional pairing of fish + dill.

Best for

przyjęcie koktajlowe śniadanie wielkanocne majówka spotkanie przy kawie

Tips

🍽️ Serving

Serve the sandwiches fresh. Instead of rye bread, you can use thinly sliced ciabatta or dark multigrain bread. For a more luxurious effect, add a bit of crème fraîche instead of some of the butter and sprinkle with lemon zest.

🥡 Storage

It's best to eat immediately. If you need to store it, keep the cottage cheese spread in a tightly sealed container in the fridge for up to 24 hours, and the salmon for up to 48 hours in its original packaging. Do not store complex sandwiches for longer than 2 hours at room temperature — the bread will become soft.

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