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Home » Most Posts » Italian Smoked Salmon Appetizer

Italian Smoked Salmon Appetizer

By: Rosemary Published: December 20, 2016 Updated on: March 7, 2023

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This Smoked Salmon Appetizer is a fast and easy Italian recipe. Topped with flakes of fresh parmesan cheese, arugula and drizzled with olive oil. Add a splash of lemon juice and it makes the perfect appetizer and quick dinner idea.

smoked salmon slices, parmesan cheese chunks, rucola leaves, lemon slices and a knife on a wooden board

When I first came to Italy I must admit I was quite iffy about a lot of foods. Salmon included, especially smoked salmon. But after I tasted this Smoked Salmon Appetizer I changed my mind.

Sometimes for dinner I just love to make a few appetizers dishes such as Grilled Zucchini or Egglplant and I love to include this Smoked Salmon recipe.

I am a die hard Arugula and Parmesan Cheese lover, I can put them on anything.

Table of Contents

  • Recipe Ingredients
  • What is authentic Parmesan?
  • But what exactly is Arugula / Rocket / Rugula / Rucola?
  • How to make a Smoke Salmon Appetizer recipe
  • How to store it
  • Smoked Salmon Rucola (Arugula)
    • Ingredients  1x2x3x
    • Instructions 
    • Nutrition

Recipe Ingredients

  • Smoked salmon
  • Arugula – also known as rocket
  • Olive oil
  • Lemon juice – fresh lemon juice
  • Parmesan cheese – fresh flaked parmesan cheese

What is authentic Parmesan?

Parmigiano Reggiano cheese is authentic or DOP (Denominazione di Origine Protetta which means Protected Designation of Origin), and Parmesan cheese is just an imitation of Parmigiano Reggiano.

Reggiano is always made in Italy, while Parmesan can be made anywhere, there are no restrictions on using the name Parmesan. And don’t forget a less expensive but also a DOP choice is Parmigiano Grana Padano.

But what exactly is Arugula / Rocket / Rugula / Rucola?

It’s leafy green vegetable that is full of nutritional benefits for almost every part of the body, from the brain to the liver, including the skin and blood vessels.

This dark green salad leaf has a slightly bitter, peppery flavour. Because of it’s sharp bite it is the perfect choice to cleanse your palate. It is very popular eaten raw in a salad or throw some on a pizza or even make a delicious Pesto.

smoked salmon slices, parmesan cheese chunks, rucola leaves, lemon slices and a knife on a wooden board

How to make a Smoke Salmon Appetizer recipe

Arrange slices of the salmon on a large plate, squeeze the lemon juice on the salmon, top with rucola, then drizzle with the olive oil (and salt if needed) and top with the flakes of parmesan cheese.

This is delicious served with fresh Italian crusty bread or a simple Italian bruschetta (italian bread toasted on the barbecue or grill, sprinkled with salt and drizzled with olive oil).

I tend to make this at least once a week, fast,easy and delicious,  and as we all know salmon is really good for us.

How to store it

Store any leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container or cover the plate with plastic wrap. It will keep for up to 3-4 days in the fridge.

Smoked Salmon appetizer is not only tasty with Italian crusty bread (or plain white pizza) but also served on a Simple Bruschetta. So go give it a taste. And I hope you enjoy it as much as we do. Buon Appetito!

smoked salmon slices on squares of pizza with flakes of parmesan and lemon slices on a board
smoked salmon & rucola on a board with bread

Smoked Salmon Rucola (Arugula)

Rosemary Molloy
Smoked Salmon Ruccola (Arugula), a fast & easy appetizer.  A healthy Italian recipe. Topped with Parmesan flakes & drizzled with olive oil.
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 10 minutes mins
Course antipasto, Appetizer
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 161 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 7 ounces smoked salmon (thin slices) 200 grams
  • 1 cup of a rucola (a handful more or less)
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 35 grams
  • 1/2 fresh lemon or more to taste
  • 1/4 cup freshly flaked parmesan cheese (can be flaked with a knife or potato peeler)
  • salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Arrange slices of salmon on a large plate, squeeze the juice of 1/2 a lemon on the salmon, top with rucola, then drizzle with the olive oil (and salt if needed)  and top with the flakes of parmesan cheese. This is delicious served with fresh Italian crusty bread or a simple Italian bruschetta (italian bread toasted on the barbecue or grill, sprinkled with salt and drizzled with olive oil). Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 161kcal
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    1. Nina says

      April 9, 2020 at 11:45 pm

      Wow! This looks amazing! yesss 😉

      Reply
    2. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

      September 22, 2014 at 10:57 am

      5 stars
      Love anything smoked salad related so this is perfect for me! Definitely great for a light lunch.. thanks for the idea!

      Reply
      • Rose says

        September 22, 2014 at 4:53 pm

        Hi Thalia, thanks for stopping by, this is gone in 5 seconds in my house.

        Reply

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