A classic Scandinavian-inspired open-faced sandwich featuring silky smoked salmon, creamy dill cream cheese, and crisp cucumber on toasted rye bread. Perfect for brunch or a light lunch.
10 min prep
2 servings
320 kcal/serving
Ingredients
2 slices dense rye bread or sourdough
4 oz (115g) smoked salmon
4 tbsp cream cheese, softened
1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
1 tsp lemon juice
1/4 small cucumber, thinly sliced
1 tbsp capers, drained
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Optional: lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
In a small bowl, mix cream cheese with chopped dill and lemon juice until smooth.
Toast the rye bread slices until golden and crisp.
Spread the dill cream cheese evenly over each toast.
Arrange smoked salmon slices on top, folding them attractively.
Layer cucumber slices over the salmon, then scatter capers on top.
Finish with a grind of black pepper. Serve immediately with lemon wedges if desired.
Tips
Use high-quality cold-smoked salmon for best flavor.
Let cream cheese come to room temperature for easier spreading.
Add a sprinkle of flaky sea salt just before serving if desired.