Smoked Salmon Dill Bagel (Print Version)

Toasted bagels layered with smoked salmon, dill cream cheese, and fresh veggies for a light, flavorful meal.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Bagels

01 - 4 fresh bagels, sliced and toasted

→ Spread

02 - 7 ounces 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 ounces smoked salmon, thinly sliced
07 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
08 - 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
09 - 1 tablespoon capers, drained
10 - Optional: 1 ripe avocado, thinly sliced

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine cream cheese, dill, lemon juice, and black pepper in a small bowl, mixing until smooth.
02 - Toast bagel halves until golden brown.
03 - Spread a generous layer of the dill cream cheese mixture onto each bagel half.
04 - Layer smoked salmon evenly over the bottom halves of the bagels.
05 - Top with red onion slices, cucumber, capers, and avocado slices if using.
06 - Place the top halves of the bagels on each sandwich.
07 - Serve immediately, garnished with extra dill if desired.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Silky smoked salmon paired with fresh dill creates a flavorful bite
  • Quick and easy to make in just 10 minutes
02 -
  • You can swap regular cream cheese for whipped or dairy-free alternatives
  • Adding sliced tomatoes or arugula adds extra freshness
03 -
  • Use day-old bagels for better toasting texture
  • Finely chop dill to evenly distribute flavor
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