Description
A classic smoked salmon bagel sandwich layered with creamy cream cheese, briny capers, crisp red onions, and fresh dill a perfect blend of textures and flavors for a quick yet elegant breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
2 bagels, sliced and toasted
4 oz smoked salmon
4 tbsp cream cheese, softened
1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 small tomato, thinly sliced
1 tbsp capers
Fresh dill sprigs
1 tsp lemon juice
Black pepper, to taste
Optional: mixed greens or arugula for extra crunch
Instructions
1. Toast the bagel halves until golden brown.
2. Spread cream cheese evenly on each half of the toasted bagels.
3. Layer smoked salmon slices over the bottom halves.
4. Top with tomato slices, red onion, capers, and fresh dill.
5. Drizzle lightly with lemon juice and season with black pepper.
6. Add greens if desired, then place the top half of each bagel on to assemble.
7. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Use everything bagels for extra flavor.
Swap cream cheese for a flavored version like chive or garlic herb.
Add sliced avocado for a creamy twist or a poached egg for extra protein.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: smoked salmon bagel, lox and bagel sandwich, brunch idea, cream cheese bagel