Description
A deli classic elevated—layers of silky smoked salmon, herbed cream cheese, crisp greens, and red onion piled high on a toasted everything bagel, bursting with flavor and texture.
Ingredients
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- 2 everything bagels, halved and toasted
- 6 oz smoked salmon, thinly sliced
- 4 tablespoons cream cheese (plain or herbed)
- 4–6 red onion slices
- 1/2 cup curly leaf lettuce or arugula
- 4 tomato slices
- 1 teaspoon capers (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Toast the bagel halves until golden brown.
- Spread cream cheese generously on the bottom half of each bagel.
- Layer with lettuce, tomato slices, and red onion.
- Drape smoked salmon over the top, folding for volume and texture.
- Add capers if using, and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Place the top half of the bagel over the filling and press gently.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use flavored cream cheese like dill or chive for extra depth.
- Swap in baby spinach or mixed greens if preferred.
- Great with a squeeze of lemon for brightness.
- Assemble just before serving to keep bagels crisp.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
