Terrace-Style Smoked Salmon Tartines with Dill Crème

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-06 · Updated 2026-04-06

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Elegant open-faced sandwiches featuring smoked salmon, herbed crème, and capers—perfect for a hidden Brussels terrace lunch. This Belgian-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, layers baguette, smoked salmon, cream cheese into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 5 min Serves 4 Belgian cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 small, sliced into 1/4-inch thick rounds baguette
4 oz (115g), thinly sliced smoked salmon
1/4 cup (60g), softened cream cheese
1 tbsp, finely chopped fresh dill
1/2 tsp lemon zest
1 tbsp, drained capers
1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Toast baguette slices in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 5 minutes until crisp. While toasting, mix 1/4 cup softened cream cheese, 1 tbsp chopped dill, 1/2 tsp lemon zest, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until smooth.
Step 2: Spread 1 tbsp herbed cream cheese mixture evenly over each toasted baguette slice. Top with 1 oz smoked salmon per slice, arranging in a single layer.
Step 3: Dot each tartine with 1 tsp drained capers and a final drizzle of 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil. Finish with a light grind of black pepper and an extra pinch of fresh dill.