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Smoked Salmon Bagel with Cream Cheese Recipe

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A quick and satisfying smoked salmon bagel topped with creamy cream cheese, fresh onion, and optional capers, delivering a perfect balance of rich, salty, and fresh flavors in minutes.

  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 serving

Ingredients

1 bagel (plain, everything, sesame, or your choice)

23 tablespoons cream cheese (plain or flavored)

23 ounces smoked salmon

1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced

1/4 cup capers, drained (optional)

Fresh dill or chives, for garnish (optional)

Lemon wedges, for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Slice the bagel in half and toast until golden and crisp.
  2. While warm, spread cream cheese evenly on both halves.
  3. Arrange the smoked salmon over the cream cheese.
  4. Top with thinly sliced red onion and capers if using.
  5. Garnish with fresh dill or chives.
  6. Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.

Notes

Everything bagels add extra flavor, but any variety works well.

Keep salmon chilled until assembly for best texture.

Add cucumber, tomato, or avocado for variation.

Assemble just before serving to avoid sogginess.

  • Author: Chloe Mae
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Halal

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bagel
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 820mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg