Latitude 45 Smoked Salmon Candy Bites Pear Sliders
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Serves
3-4
Ingredients
Ingredients (12 servings, 2 sliders per person)
- 16 large pears (firm but ripe)
- 1 cup Goat cheese spread
- Fresh parsley (roughly chopped for garnish)
- Fresh thyme (leaves picked for garnish)
- Ground pepper (to taste)
- Arugula (24 leaves)
- 6 packs of 6 oz. Latitude 45 Smoked Salmon Candy Bites
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Start by washing the parsley, thyme, and arugula leaves. Pat dry and set aside.
- Slice your pears: Choose firm pears and slice them ¼ inch thick to act as a base for your sliders so they are sturdy enough to hold the product.
- Spread Goat Cheese: Take one slice of pear and spread a layer of goat cheese on it. This not only adds flavor but will help hold the toppings in place. If the cheese is too hard to spread, you can soften it by stirring vigorously or letting it sit at room temperature for a while before using.
- Add Arugula: Place a single arugula leaf on top of the goat cheese spread. The peppery taste will complement both the sweetness of the pear and the richness of the salmon.
- Place Latitude 45 Candy Salmon: Add a piece of Latitude 45 Candy Salmon on top of the arugula. If your salmon pieces are larger than your pear slices, fold or cut them to size so they fit nicely on the slider.
- Garnish: Sprinkle with a bit of chopped parsley, thyme leaves, and a light dusting of ground pepper. These herbs will give your sliders a fresh and aromatic touch.
- Top it off: Place the second pear slice on top, gently pressing the two slices together to create a ‘sandwich’. For another variation on the recipe, you can serve it as an open-face slider using just one pear slice (like the example photo), but the sandwich variation is the preferred option for serving.
- Serve & Enjoy your Smoked Salmon Candy Pear Sliders!
Additional Notes
- Choose pears that are not too ripe, as they need to hold their shape and bear the weight of the toppings.
- There is no need to peel the pears; the skin will add texture and color to your sliders.
- If preparing in advance, brush the pear slices with a little lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Adjust the quantity of goat cheese spread based on the size of your pear slices and personal preference. A little goes a long way!
