Delicious Smoked Salmon Bagel
The perfect combination of a crunchy bagel, rich cream cheese, and smoked salmon. This easy, high-protein breakfast recipe appears elegant yet is beyond easy to prepare. Sliced cucumbers, fresh dill, and lemon juice make the flavor over the top delicious. It is such a simple breakfast yet packed with protein and looks beautiful.
One of the best ways to enjoy smoked salmon is with a bagel. The flavors make for a truly delicious combination. If I had to describe this recipe in one word, it would be fresh. The sliced cucumbers add a crisp, refreshing bite, while fresh dill is mixed into the cream cheese and sprinkled on top. A squeeze of lemon juice ties everything together with the perfect touch of zesty citrus.
This recipe would likely cost you $10 or more at a local coffee shop or café, but you can make it at home for a fraction of the price. Enjoy this smoked salmon bagel as a quick breakfast or a fast, satisfying lunch you can throw together in minutes.
Why you will love this recipe
Easy + Quick: The only “cooking” involved is toasting the bagel.
Flavorful: The use of fresh cucumber, dill, and lemon juice is a perfect flavor combination.
Eggless, high-protein breakfast: This recipe is packed with about 30 grams of protein. We are always on the hunt for high protein breakfast options without eggs!
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– Lexi with Our Slice of Home
Ingredients
How to make a smoked salmon bagel
In a small bowl, combine cream cheese, fresh dill and lemon juice. Mix together.
Spread cream cheese on both bagels. Stack on sliced cucumbers.
Place smoked salmon on top and sprinkle on additional dill as desired.
Slice and enjoy!
FAQ
Lox comes from the salmon belly. It is sliced into fillets and is never cooked. It is cured in a salty brine. Lox has a much saltier taste because of the curing process. This recipe uses smoked salmon. Smoked salmon is cooked through the process of smoking. It can also come from any part of the salmon, not just the belly.
Traditionally a smoked salmon bagel is enjoyed with cream cheese. Other delicious toppings include: capers, sliced cucumbers, red onion, avocado, or sliced tomatoes.
This recipe is perfect with “everything bagels.” Everything bagels have a topping on them which include sesame seeds, poppy seeds, salt, and minced onion.
Substitutions
Everything bagel: Plain bagel, sesame bagel, or sourdough bread.
Cream cheese: Ricotta, goat cheese, avocado.
More High-protein breakfast without eggs
This recipe packs about 30 grams of protein per serving. You can always adjust this amount a bit by adding more/less smoked salmon as it is the major source of protein here. My blog is completely eggless, so take a look here for more high protein breakfast recipes without eggs.
Some personal favorites are this Berry Chia Seed Pudding, Cottage Cheese Avocado Toast, or Strawberry Oatmeal Smoothie.
Equipment needed
- 1 cutting board
- Measuring cups/spoons
- Small bowl
How to store and reheat
Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container. I recommend eating this the day of as the cream cheese will get soggy on the bagel.
Tips for Success
Good quality: Grab a good quality bagel and smoked salmon.
Fresh ingredients: I highly recommend fresh dill and lemon. It really enhances the flavor.
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– Lexi with Our Slice of Home
Smoked Salmon Bagel
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 everything bagel
- 3 ounces smoked salmon
- ¼ cup plain cream cheese
- ½ teaspoon lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon fresh dill
Instructions
- Slice and toast bagel
- In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, lemon juice, and fresh dill
- Spread the cream cheese equally on each side of the bagel
- Layer on sliced cucumbers and smoked salmon
- Slice in half and enjoy!
Such a great quick breakfast option that still allows all the protein!