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Smoked Salmon Bagel

Name: Smoked Salmon Bagel
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 large everything bagels or plain bagels; 6 oz cold-smoked salmon (lox), thinly sliced; 6 oz cream cheese, softened; 2 tbsp capers, drained; 1/4 medium red onion, thinly sliced into rings; 1 medium ripe tomato, sliced; 1/2 English cucumber, thinly sliced; 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped; 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice; Freshly cracked black pepper to taste

Silky smoked salmon and tangy capers layer beautifully on a toasted bagel spread with creamy cheese, topped with crisp cucumber, fresh dill, and bright red onion for a classic combination of briny and bright flavors. The contrast between the warm bagel and cool toppings creates textural perfection in every bite. A sophisticated yet effortless breakfast or brunch that feels celebratory without demanding much effort.

Prep

10 minutes

Cook

5 minutes

Total

15 minutes

Serves

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Instructions

1
Slice the bagels in half horizontally and toast them in a toaster or under a broiler until golden brown and slightly crispy on the cut sides, about 2-3 minutes.
2
Spread a generous layer of softened cream cheese on both cut sides of each toasted bagel, using approximately 1.5 oz per bagel half.
3
Arrange the smoked salmon slices evenly over the cream cheese on the bottom halves of the bagels, folding and layering them for an attractive presentation.
4
Top the salmon with thin slices of red onion, tomato slices, and cucumber rounds, distributing them evenly between the two bagels.
5
Scatter the capers over the vegetables and drizzle with fresh lemon juice to brighten all the flavors.
6
Garnish with fresh chopped dill and a few cracks of black pepper, then place the top halves of the bagels over the toppings and serve immediately.

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Smoked Salmon Bagel

Prep

10 minutes

Cook

5 minutes

Total

15 minutes

Serves

Jump to recipe

Ingredients

Units

Instructions

1
Slice the bagels in half horizontally and toast them in a toaster or under a broiler until golden brown and slightly crispy on the cut sides, about 2-3 minutes.
2
Spread a generous layer of softened cream cheese on both cut sides of each toasted bagel, using approximately 1.5 oz per bagel half.
3
Arrange the smoked salmon slices evenly over the cream cheese on the bottom halves of the bagels, folding and layering them for an attractive presentation.
4
Top the salmon with thin slices of red onion, tomato slices, and cucumber rounds, distributing them evenly between the two bagels.
5
Scatter the capers over the vegetables and drizzle with fresh lemon juice to brighten all the flavors.
6
Garnish with fresh chopped dill and a few cracks of black pepper, then place the top halves of the bagels over the toppings and serve immediately.

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