Sublime Smoked Salmon Appetizers for Your Next Soiree

Go fancy: Nothing says "sophisticated" like smoked salmon. It tops all manner of party fare with supreme aplomb, from toasts and crackers to classic blini and galettes.

Smoked Salmon on Chips

Easy and elegant: Top a chip with smoked salmon, a small dollop of sour cream, and a sprig of dill to create this bite-size treat.

Tres francais and super chic, this classy appetizer pairs smoked salmon with some of its best buddies: creme fraiche, cream cheese, and chives, on a potato base. Don't tell anyone, but it's also gluten-free.

Even a dip seems posh when it's made with smoked salmon. This quick and easy creamy dip brings the favorite breakfast and brunch flavors of bagel with lox and cream cheese to the party.

Smoked salmon's close cousin, gravlax, is created by curing unsmoked salmon with salt, sugar, dill, and a myriad of spices. Served atop a potato pancake, it makes a showstopping treat.   

Another no-cook wonder: Cucumbers instead of bread make this a gluten-free appetizer, and chive yogurt instead of cream cheese creates a lower-calorie bite, but it's the combination of tastes and textures that really make this a winning app.