Description
A classic and refreshing Smoked Salmon Bagel recipe, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light lunch. This simple dish combines rich smoked salmon with creamy cream cheese and fresh toppings, all nestled on a toasted bagel.
Ingredients
2 bagels, sliced in half
4 oz cream cheese, softened
4 oz smoked salmon
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
1 tbsp capers, drained
Fresh dill or chives for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Toast the bagel halves to your desired crispness.
2. Spread a generous layer of softened cream cheese on each toasted half.
3. Arrange the smoked salmon evenly over the cream cheese.
4. Top with thinly sliced red onion and capers.
5. Garnish with fresh dill or chopped chives, if desired.
6. Serve open-faced or assemble into sandwiches and enjoy immediately.
Notes
Add a slice of tomato or avocado for extra freshness.
Any bagel style works—sesame, everything, or plain.
Bring cream cheese to room temperature for easier spreading.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Assemble
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel (half)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 45mg