Smoked Salmon Dill Bagel (Printable Version)

Smoked salmon and creamy dill cheese elevate crisp bagels with fresh veggies for a classic, elegant sandwich.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bagels

01 - 4 fresh bagels, sliced and toasted

→ Spread

02 - 7 oz cream cheese, softened
03 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
04 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
05 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Filling

06 - 7 oz smoked salmon, thinly sliced
07 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
08 - 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
09 - 1 tablespoon capers, drained
10 - 1 ripe avocado, thinly sliced (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Combine softened cream cheese, chopped dill, lemon juice, and black pepper in a small bowl. Mix until smooth and evenly blended.
02 - Slice each bagel in half and toast until golden brown.
03 - Spread an even layer of dill cream cheese mixture across each toasted bagel half.
04 - Arrange smoked salmon slices evenly over the bottom halves of the bagels.
05 - Top smoked salmon with red onion, cucumber, capers, and avocado slices if desired.
06 - Place top bagel halves onto each sandwich. Serve garnished with additional dill if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Satisfies cravings for restaurant-quality brunch at home
  • Ready in only ten minutes with no cooking required
  • Customizable with easy swaps for dietary needs
  • Bright fresh flavors and velvety textures
02 -
  • High protein and satisfying for breakfast or lunch
  • Hand-held and perfect for on-the-go meals
  • Pairs beautifully with crisp sparkling water or dry white wine
  • Dill is the real star here every time I make these sandwiches someone always asks for more extra dill on top the aroma is irresistible and reminds me of cozy Sunday mornings with my grandmother who adored anything with fresh herbs.
03 -
  • Always toast the bagel until it is golden brown The warmth brings out the flavors of both bagel and cream cheese spread
  • If you want delicate onion flavor rinse the slices in cold water to mellow sharpness before adding
  • For perfectly even salmon layers ask your deli for center-cut slices and fold them gently rather than laying flat
  • A little extra squeeze of lemon elevates every bite

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