Smoked Salmon Bagel and Cream Cheese
Indulge in a flavorful journey with this classic dish that combines rich smoked salmon and creamy cheese, all nestled between a perfectly toasted bagel.
Equipment
- Toaster
- Mixing Bowl
- Knife
Ingredients
Bagels
- 2 pieces Bagels Choose your favorite type of bagel, such as plain, sesame, or everything.
Smoked Salmon
- 4 ounces Smoked Salmon Look for thinly sliced, high-quality smoked salmon.
Cream Cheese
- 4 ounces Cream Cheese Use plain or flavored cream cheese.
Capers
- 1 tablespoon Capers These add a delightful briny flavor.
Fresh Dill
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Dill Chopped fresh dill adds freshness.
Red Onion
- 1/4 piece Red Onion Thinly sliced for a sharp contrast.
Cucumber
- 1/4 piece Cucumber Thinly sliced for a refreshing crunch.
Lemon
- 1 piece Lemon For juice and zest.
Black Pepper
- Black Pepper To taste.
Instructions
- Step 1: Toast the bagels by slicing them in half and placing them in a toaster until golden brown.
- Step 2: Soften the cream cheese in a bowl, adding salt, lemon zest, and juice if desired, then mix until smooth.
- Step 3: Spread cream cheese generously on each toasted bagel half.
- Step 4: Layer smoked salmon slices on top of the cream cheese.
- Step 5: Add sliced red onion, cucumber, and capers on top of the salmon.
- Step 6: Sprinkle chopped dill over the assembled bagels.
- Step 7: Season with freshly cracked black pepper and drizzle with lemon juice if desired.
- Step 8: Serve immediately, garnished with lemon wedges and extra dill.
Notes
For variations, consider adding avocado slices, herbed cream cheese, or using different bagel flavors.