Matzo with cream cheese and smoked salmon

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Matzo with cream cheese and smoked salmon is a classic Jewish appetizer or light meal, often served during Passover. It features a crisp, unleavened matzo cracker spread with creamy cheese and topped with savory smoked salmon, sometimes garnished with capers or red onion. This dish is a staple in Ashkenazi Jewish cuisine and is popular in delis and brunch spots worldwide.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is a balanced mix of protein from the salmon and cheese, healthy fats, and carbohydrates from the matzo. A typical serving provides a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, calcium, and B vitamins, with a rough calorie range of 300-400 kcal.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	350 kcal
Protein	18 g
Carbs	22 g
Fat	22 g
Fiber	1 g
Sugar	2 g
Sodium	800 mg
Omega-3 Fatty Acids	1.5 g
Vitamin D	10 mcg
Calcium	100 mg
Selenium	20 mcg
Vitamin B12	3 mcg
Phosphorus	200 mg
Niacin (B3)	5 mg
Potassium	250 mg

Per 1 matzo sheet (about 28 g) with 2 tablespoons (30 g) cream cheese and 2 ounces (56 g) smoked salmon · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, this dish is a creative way to enjoy forbidden leavened bread during Passover, using matzo as a substitute. Nutritionally, the combination of smoked salmon and cream cheese on matzo offers a satisfying blend of textures and flavors while delivering essential nutrients like vitamin D and selenium.