Description
A quick and delicious Smoked Salmon Bagel recipe perfect for a satisfying breakfast or light lunch. Featuring toasted bagels topped with a creamy garlic-dill spread, fresh veggies, and savory smoked salmon, this easy meal combines vibrant flavors in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Bagel and Toppings
- 2 bagels, cut in half
- 4 oz smoked salmon
- ½ mini cucumber, sliced
- ¼ red onion, sliced
- 1 small tomato, sliced
- ½ ripe avocado, sliced
- 2 tsp capers
Cream Cheese Spread
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 tsp heavy whipping cream
- ½ tsp ground garlic
- ½ tsp fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- ⅛ tsp salt
- Pinch of black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Spread: In a bowl, beat together the cream cheese, heavy whipping cream, ground garlic, freshly chopped dill, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
- Toast the Bagels: Toast the bagel halves until they are golden and slightly crispy to enhance texture.
- Assemble the Bagels: Spread a quarter of the cream cheese mixture evenly on each toasted bagel slice, making four slices total.
- Add Toppings: Top each bagel slice with smoked salmon, cucumber, red onion, tomato, avocado slices, and capers for a fresh and flavorful combination.
- Serve and Enjoy: Arrange the bagels on a plate and serve immediately to enjoy the best taste and texture.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a squeeze of fresh lemon over the assembled bagels just before serving.
- Use plain or everything bagels, depending on your preference.
- The heavy whipping cream in the spread adds creaminess; you can substitute with milk for a lighter option.
- Fresh dill can be substituted with dried dill, but reduce the quantity to ¼ tsp as dried herbs are more concentrated.
- Store leftover components separately and assemble just before eating to maintain freshness.
