The Christmas savory swirl with salmon and avocado is a refined, colorful appetizer with a delicate taste, perfect for enriching the holiday table. A soft pistachio base envelops a fresh avocado and cherry tomato cream, with smoked salmon adding flavor and an elegant touch. Easy to prepare and beautiful to present, this savory Christmas recipe will win everyone over with its lightness and scenic effect. Ideal for Christmas, New Year’s, or festive buffets, it can be prepared in advance and served as a cold appetizer or light main dish.
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Medium
- Rest time: 1 Hour
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 8/10
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons, Christmas
Ingredients:
- 5 eggs
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 4 tbsps water (Hot)
- salt
- 2 avocados
- cherry tomatoes
- lemon juice
- salt
- extra virgin olive oil
- 3.5 oz smoked salmon
Steps
For the preparation of the Christmas savory swirl with salmon and avocado – elegant and scenic appetizer for the holidays, watch the video HERE.
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Separate the egg whites from the yolks. Whip the egg whites until stiff with a pinch of salt. In another bowl, whip the yolks with the hot water until you get a light and frothy mixture. Add the oil
then gently fold in the flour and finally the whipped egg whites, mixing from bottom to top.
Baking:
Pour the mixture onto a (13×13 inch) tray lined with parchment paper.
Sprinkle the surface with pistachio crumbs. Bake in a static oven at 356°F for about 20 minutes.
Prepare the filling:
Clean the avocado, add the cherry tomatoes,
add the lemon juice, salt, and oil and blend until smooth and velvety.
Assemble the swirl: Once baked, flip the base and gently remove the parchment paper. Trim the edges
cut 5-6 strips of the same size. Spread the avocado cream on each strip and add the smoked salmon.
Roll the first strip on itself, then add the others to form a large swirl.
Before serving, garnish as desired with salmon slices, pistachio crumbs, or fresh dill.
Storage & Tips:
The Christmas savory swirl with salmon and avocado can be prepared in advance to better organize during the holidays. I recommend assembling it a few hours before serving and letting it rest in the refrigerator: this way it will be even more compact and easy to cut.
Store it in the fridge, well covered with plastic wrap, for 1-2 days max. If you prefer, you can prepare the soft pistachio base in advance and store it wrapped in plastic wrap until ready to fill. Avoid freezing it, as the avocado tends to change texture once defrosted.
Before serving, decorate it with smoked salmon, pistachio crumbs, or fresh dill for an even more elegant and Christmas effect.
