Bagel with cream cheese and lox Recipe

Name: Bagel with cream cheese and lox
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 bagel sandwich
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 everything bagel, split and toasted; 3 oz cream cheese, softened; 2 oz lox (smoked salmon); 2 thin slices red onion; 2 slices tomato; 1 tablespoon capers, drained; Fresh dill sprigs for garnish (optional)

American · Main course · 5 min total

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A classic New York-style bagel sandwich with silky smoked salmon, creamy cheese, and bright, briny capers.

5
min prep

1
servings

510
kcal/serving

Ingredients

1 everything bagel, split and toasted
3 oz cream cheese, softened
2 oz lox (smoked salmon)
2 thin slices red onion
2 slices tomato
1 tablespoon capers, drained
Fresh dill sprigs for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Spread cream cheese evenly on both cut sides of the toasted bagel.
Layer lox on the bottom half, folding to fit.
Top with red onion slices, tomato slices, and capers.
Garnish with dill if using, then close with the top half of the bagel.
Slice in half and serve immediately.

Tips

For best flavor, use high-quality lox and let cream cheese come to room temperature.
Substitute with a plain or sesame bagel if preferred.
Add a squeeze of lemon juice for extra brightness.

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