Description

This Smoked Salmon Bagel Sandwich combines rich, smoky salmon with cool cream cheese and refreshing cucumber for a gourmet experience. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light lunch, it’s a delightful treat that’s quick to assemble.

Ingredients

Scale

1 medium-sized bagel (plain, sesame, or everything)
2–3 ounces cold-smoked salmon (lox or nova lox)
Full-fat plain cream cheese (or whipped, chive, or dill flavored)
1 English or Persian cucumber (thinly sliced)
Optional: thinly sliced red onion
Optional: capers
Optional: fresh dill
Optional: lemon zest or juice
Optional: freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Prepare Your Bagel: Start by carefully slicing your bagel in half horizontally. If you like a warm, slightly crispy exterior, toast it lightly in a toaster or under the broiler.
Soften the Cream Cheese: Ensure your cream cheese is at room temperature for easy spreading.
Spread the Cream Cheese: Generously spread a thick, even layer of cream cheese on both the top and bottom halves of the bagel.
Arrange the Cucumber: Lay your thinly sliced cucumber evenly over the bottom half of the bagel.
Layer the Smoked Salmon: Gently arrange the slices of smoked salmon on top of the cucumber.
Add Optional Toppings: Add any extras like thinly sliced red onion, capers, or fresh dill, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice or a grind of black pepper.
Assemble and Serve: Place the top half of the bagel onto the bottom half, pressing down gently. Serve whole or sliced in half.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 5 mins
Category: Breakfast
Method: Assembling
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 sandwich
Calories: 350
Sugar: 2 g
Sodium: 800 mg
Fat: 18 g
Saturated Fat: 8 g
Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 34 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 18 g
Cholesterol: 40 mg

Keywords: Don't over-toast the bagel; aim for a gentle golden color. Use room temperature cream cheese for easy spreading. Thin cucumber slices ensure a delicate crunch. A sprinkle of flaky sea salt can enhance the flavors.