Description
A fresh smoked salmon and dill breakfast bagel, layered with cream cheese and crisp toppings for a quick, elegant morning meal. This recipe is ideal for busy cooks wanting a flavorful start to the day.
Ingredients
- 1 whole wheat or plain bagel, sliced and toasted
- 3 oz smoked salmon slices
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese or dairy-free cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon capers, drained
- Thin slices of red onion (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1/2 small cucumber, thinly sliced
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Lemon wedge for serving
Instructions
- Toast the bagel halves until golden and warm.
- Spread cream cheese evenly on each bagel half.
- Layer smoked salmon slices over the cream cheese.
- Sprinkle chopped dill and capers on top.
- Add sliced red onions and cucumber evenly over the salmon.
- Finish with a twist of freshly ground black pepper.
- Serve immediately with a lemon wedge on the side for squeezing.
Notes
- Use freshly toasted bagels for best texture and flavor.
- Choose high-quality smoked salmon for optimal taste.
- Pat smoked salmon dry if too oily.
- Add cream cheese thinly to avoid overpowering the bagel.
- Serve with fresh lemon wedges for added brightness.
- Best enjoyed fresh; store ingredients separately if assembling later.
- Leftover smoked salmon can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.
- Avoid reheating to preserve texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Assembly
- Cuisine: American