Description
This tasty and creative bagel sandwich is bursting with flavor, texture, and freshness—perfect for a satisfying lunch! With creamy herbed cream cheese, buttery avocado, crisp cucumbers, and smoky salmon layered on a toasted bagel, every bite is a delightful mix of richness and freshness. This gourmet bagel sandwich is simple to make yet feels like a café-quality meal!
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1 bagel (everything, sesame, or plain, sliced and toasted)
- 4 oz smoked salmon (lox or gravlax)
- 4 tbsp cream cheese (softened)
- 1 tbsp fresh dill (chopped)
- 1 tsp capers (optional, finely chopped)
- ½ tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- ½ avocado, sliced
- ¼ cucumber, thinly sliced
- 2 slices red onion
- 1 small handful arugula or baby spinach
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Prepare the herbed cream cheese
- In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese, chopped dill, capers (if using), lemon zest, and lemon juice until well combined.
Toast the bagel
- Lightly toast the bagel halves until golden brown.
Assemble the sandwich
- Spread a generous layer of herbed cream cheese on both halves of the bagel.
- Layer on smoked salmon, avocado slices, cucumber, red onion, and arugula evenly.
- Season lightly with salt and black pepper to enhance the flavors.
Close & serve
- Place the top half of the bagel over the ingredients and press gently.
- Slice in half and enjoy immediately!
Notes
- Bagel Variations: Swap out the regular bagel for a whole wheat, gluten-free, or sourdough bagel.
- Extra Crunch: Add thinly sliced radishes for an extra crisp texture.
- Dairy-Free Option: Use dairy-free cream cheese or hummus instead.
- Protein Boost: Add a fried or poached egg on top for extra richness!
This fresh, flavorful, and satisfying bagel sandwich is perfect for lunch, brunch, or even a light dinner. Enjoy a café-style meal right at home!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cuisine: American / Café-Style
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: ~450
- Fat: ~22g
- Carbohydrates: ~45g
- Protein: ~24g