Everything Bagel with Lox and Capers Recipe

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

American · Main course · 5 min total

Everything Bagel with Lox and Capers recipe videos

A classic New York-style bagel sandwich with creamy smoked salmon, tangy capers, and red onion, perfect for a satisfying breakfast or brunch.

5
min prep

1
servings

420
kcal/serving

Ingredients

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

Instructions

Toast the bagel halves until golden brown.
Spread cream cheese evenly on both cut sides of the bagel.
Layer the smoked salmon on the bottom half.
Scatter capers over the salmon.
Top with red onion slices and tomato if using.
Garnish with fresh dill if desired, then close with the top half of the bagel. Serve immediately.

Tips

For best flavor, let the cream cheese come to room temperature before spreading.
To reduce saltiness, rinse capers before using.
Store leftover lox wrapped in plastic in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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