Salmon & goat cheese toast with pickled summer squash

Fresh bright summer salmon toast

Preparation Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 20 minutes | Serving size: 4 – 6 pieces of toast

Gather

Toast

• Sourdough bread cut to preferred slice thickness 
• Smoked salmon
• Pickled zucchini (see below)
• Goat cheese spread (see below) 
• A neutral oil Dill (optional for garnish)
• Lemon zest (optional for garnish)
• Red onion or shallot, thinly sliced (optional garnish)

pickled summer squash

• 1 zucchini (8-10 inches), sliced thinly. If you use a mandolin, go for a middle setting. I turned mine to 3. 
• 1 tablespoon whole coriander seeds
• ½ tablespoon fennel seeds
• ¾ cup apple cider vinegar
• ¼ cup rice vinegar
• ⅔ cup red wine vinegar 
• ⅓ cup of white (or cane) sugar
• 4 cloves of garlic, whole, peeled and smashed 
• 4 sprigs of fresh dill 
• 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon of salt 

goat cheese spread

• 8 ounces of goat cheese 
• 4 tablespoons sour cream 
• 1 teaspoon black pepper 
• 1 tablespoon honey 
• 2 teaspoons lemon zest
• 2 teaspoon lemon juice
• 3 teaspoons dill, chopped 
• Pinch of salt

Follow

pickled summer squash

1. In a stock pot, add coriander seeds, fennel seeds, apple cider vinegar,  rice vinegar, red wine vinegar, white sugar, and ½ cup of water. Bring to a rolling boil and let boil for 5-8 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, in a mason jar (or any container with a lid), place zucchini slices, garlic, dill sprigs, red pepper flakes, and salt.  I used a small mason jar (2 cups). You can use glass lock tupperware or anything you can safely hold liquid in.
3. Once the pickling liquid is done boiling, pour into the container, and let sit until ready to use

goat cheese spread

1. In a bowl place all ingredients and whisk until creamy and fluffy. If you are using a handheld electric mixer, use a whisk attachment. Whisk for 3-4 minutes

lets eat

1. Toast your bread: Drizzle bread with preferred neutral oil. I like using olive oil. In a skillet over medium-high heat, toast bread to the desired doneness on both sides.
2. Smear as much or little goat cheese as you’d like, top with smoked salmon and pickled zucchini. Garnish with dill, more lemon zest, or red onions, if you please.