Entree: United States – New York City – Bagel with Lox (Toasted chewy ring bread topped with silky smoked salmon, cream cheese and classic garnishes)

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Serving Size: 2

Approximate Time

Prep 10 min

Cook 5 min

Total 15 min

Ingredients

- 2 plain bagels, split and toasted (about 4 oz / 115 g each)
- 4 oz (110 g) cream cheese, softened
- 6 oz (170 g) sliced smoked salmon (lox)
- 1 small tomato, sliced (about 4 oz / 115 g)
- 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced (about 1 oz / 30 g)
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) capers, drained
- 2 tbsp (6 g) fresh dill, chopped
- 1/2 lemon, cut into wedges
- 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced (about 3 oz / 85 g)
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Optional: 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil for drizzling

Instructions

1. Spread about 2 oz (55 g) cream cheese evenly over each toasted bagel half.
2. Layer sliced tomato and cucumber on each half, then arrange the sliced smoked salmon (lox) over the cream cheese.
3. Scatter thinly sliced red onion and capers atop the salmon, sprinkle with chopped dill, and finish with a grind of black pepper and a squeeze of lemon; drizzle olive oil if using.
4. Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.