Toast with smoked salmon and dill

Toast with smoked salmon and dill recipe videos

Toast with smoked salmon and dill is a classic open-faced sandwich, typically featuring a slice of toasted bread topped with cream cheese or a similar spread, silky smoked salmon, fresh dill, and often capers or red onion. This elegant yet simple dish has roots in Scandinavian and Eastern European cuisine, particularly popular in Sweden and Russia, and has become a staple of brunch menus worldwide.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is a balanced source of high-quality protein and healthy fats from the salmon, with moderate carbohydrates from the bread, and it provides key nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D, and selenium. A typical serving ranges from 250 to 400 calories, depending on the bread and portion sizes.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	220 kcal
Protein	16 g
Carbs	15 g
Fat	10 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	2 g
Sodium	850 mg
Vitamin D	10 mcg
Vitamin B12	3 mcg
Omega-3 (EPA+DHA)	1000 mg
Selenium	25 mcg
Phosphorus	200 mg
Niacin (B3)	5 mg
Vitamin B6	0.4 mg
Potassium	300 mg

Per 1 slice toast (30g bread, 50g smoked salmon, 10g cream cheese, 2g dill) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, this dish is a hallmark of the 'smörgåsbord' tradition in Sweden, where it's often served as part of a larger spread. Nutritionally, the combination of omega-3-rich salmon and the probiotic potential of fermented spreads like cream cheese or crème fraîche makes it a gut-friendly, heart-healthy choice.