Bagel with lox, cream cheese, capers, and red onion

Bagel with lox, cream cheese, capers, and red onion recipe videos

A bagel with lox, cream cheese, capers, and red onion is a classic Jewish-American deli sandwich. It features a toasted bagel spread with cream cheese and topped with silky cured salmon (lox), briny capers, and thinly sliced red onion. This combination is a staple of New York City deli culture and has become popular across North America.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in protein from the lox and cream cheese, with significant fat from the cream cheese and healthy omega-3s from the salmon. A typical serving provides around 400-500 calories, along with a good amount of B vitamins and selenium from the fish.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	450 kcal
Protein	22 g
Carbs	48 g
Fat	18 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	7 g
Sodium	950 mg
Vitamin B12	2.5 mcg
Vitamin D	1.0 mcg
Selenium	30 mcg
Phosphorus	250 mg
Calcium	80 mg
Iron	3.0 mg
Niacin (B3)	5.0 mg
Folate	60 mcg

Per 1 bagel sandwich (approx. 200 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The pairing of lox and cream cheese on a bagel is a quintessential example of Ashkenazi Jewish culinary traditions evolving in America. Nutritionally, it offers a unique balance of high-quality protein and fats on a carbohydrate-rich base, making it a surprisingly substantial and nutrient-dense meal.