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Lox on Bagel

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Lox on Bagel is a classic and easy breakfast or brunch made with toasted bagels, creamy full-fat cream cheese, smoky smoked salmon, fresh dill, tangy capers, crisp cucumber, and red onions. A few drops of lemon juice add brightness, while black pepper and a pinch of salt bring everything together. Ready in just minutes, this simple smoked salmon bagel is perfect for a quick breakfast, brunch, or light lunch.

Ingredients

  • 2 bagels
  • 3½ oz smoked salmon (100 grams)
  • 2½ oz full-fat cream cheese (70 grams)
  • A few drops of lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon capers, finely chopped
  • 1 Persian cucumber
  • ¼ cup sliced red onions or pickled red onions
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Slice the bagels in half horizontally and toast them to your preferred level of crispness.
  2. Spread the cream cheese evenly over the cut sides of the toasted bagels.
  3. Sprinkle the cream cheese with the finely chopped fresh dill and capers.
  4. Arrange the smoked salmon evenly over the cream cheese.
  5. Thinly slice the Persian cucumber and add it to the bagels.
  6. Top with sliced red onions or pickled red onions.
  7. Drizzle a few drops of lemon juice over the smoked salmon and vegetables.
  8. Season with freshly ground black pepper and a small pinch of salt.
  9. Place the top halves of the bagels over the filling and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use fresh, good-quality smoked salmon for the best flavor.
  • Pickled red onions add extra tang and work especially well with the smoked salmon.
  • For a softer spread, let the cream cheese sit at room temperature for a few minutes before assembling.
  • You can add extra fresh dill, capers, or cucumber according to taste.
  • Everything bagels, plain bagels, or whole wheat bagels all work well.
  • For the best texture, assemble the bagels just before serving.

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