Description
This Ultimate Summer Bagel Sandwich is a light, refreshing, and flavor-packed meal perfect for hot days. With creamy avocado, juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and protein-rich turkey or smoked salmon, this sandwich is both satisfying and effortless. Whether you’re making a quick lunch or a picnic meal, this bagel sandwich is an easy, delicious way to enjoy summer flavors!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Sandwich:
- 1 whole wheat or everything bagel (sliced in half)
- 3 oz turkey slices or smoked salmon
- ½ avocado (mashed)
- ¼ cup cucumber (thinly sliced)
- 2–3 slices tomato
- 2 tbsp cream cheese (or hummus for a dairy-free option)
- 1 tbsp red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 handful arugula or lettuce
- 1 tsp capers (optional for added tang)
- ½ tsp lemon juice
- Salt & black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the Bagel: Lightly toast the bagel for a crispy texture (optional).
- Spread the Base: On one half, spread mashed avocado; on the other, spread cream cheese or hummus.
- Layer the Ingredients: Start with arugula or lettuce, followed by turkey or smoked salmon.
- Add the Veggies: Layer cucumber, tomato slices, red onion, and capers (if using).
- Season: Drizzle with lemon juice and sprinkle with salt & black pepper.
- Assemble & Serve: Place the top half of the bagel over the ingredients and gently press. Slice in half and enjoy immediately!
Notes
- Make it vegetarian: Swap turkey or salmon for extra avocado and add sliced boiled eggs.
- Dairy-free option: Use hummus instead of cream cheese.
- Meal prep tip: Pre-slice the veggies and store them in an airtight container for quick assembly.
Enjoy this Ultimate Summer Bagel Sandwich, a quick, cooling, and delicious way to beat the heat! ☀️🥯
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (No-cook recipe)
- Category: Lunch
- Cuisine: American, Healthy Summer
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: ~350 kcal
- Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Protein: 18g