Ingredients
- 2 cups of fresh basil leaves
- 1 ounce pistachios
- 2 ounces pecorino cheese
- 2 ounces parmigiana cheese
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- A pinch of salt
- A squeeze of lemon
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 8 oz smoked salmon
- 1 sourdough bread loaf – sliced
Directions
Make your pesto by adding the basil, garlic, pistachios, pecorino, parmigiana, extra virgin olive oil, a pinch of salt, and a squeeze of lemon, blend together until you have a smooth pesto.
In a pan, pour some extra virgin olive oil, heat, and slightly toast the sliced bread bread till golden brown, then remove from heat.
Take the freshly toasted slices of bread and spread a layer of pesto first, followed by the smoked salmon and finally sprinkle some breadcrumbs on top.
Pour yourself a glass of Ferrari-Carano Chardonnay or Cabernet Sauvingon and toast to the holiday season!
Just Gorgeous!