Smoked Salmon Bagel Sandwich
A quick and easy sandwich combining lightly toasted bagels, cream cheese, smoked salmon, and fresh vegetables for a satisfying meal that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the sandwich
- 1 piece bagel, sliced and toasted everything, sesame, or plain
- 2-3 tablespoons cream cheese full-fat is creamier, but low-fat works if you’re watching calories
- 3-4 ounces smoked salmon (lox) flaked or in slices depending on what you buy
- 1 piece cucumber, thinly sliced provides a cool, crisp contrast
- 1 piece tomato, thinly sliced opt for a ripe but firm tomato or swap for cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 slice red onion, thinly sliced soak in cold water for a few minutes if raw onion is too strong
- to taste capers (optional) a sprinkle for extra flavor
- to taste lettuce or arugula (optional) arugula adds peppery notes; romaine adds clean crunch
- 1 piece lemon wedges, for serving for squeezing over the finished sandwich
Instructions
Preparing the Sandwich
- Preheat your toaster or oven to medium-high.
- Toast the bagel halves until golden and crisp on the outside yet still chewy inside.
- Soften the cream cheese: If it's room temperature, give it a quick stir. If chilled, microwave it for five seconds at a time until spreadable.
- Spread a generous layer of cream cheese on each toasted half.
- Layer the smoked salmon over the cream cheese, folding slices for thickness.
- Add cucumber, tomato, and red onion slices on top.
- Optionally sprinkle capers and add lettuce or arugula.
- Press the other half of the bagel on top and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Notes
This sandwich is versatile; feel free to improvise with ingredients like avocado or different types of cream cheese. Store leftover ingredients separately to avoid sogginess when assembling later.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 900mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g
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