Description
Indulge in the perfect balance of flavors with this smoked salmon sandwich. Creamy herbed cream cheese paired with smoked salmon, crisp vegetables, and peppery arugula on hearty whole grain bread creates a delightful meal.
Ingredients
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Bread:
- 4 slices of hearty whole grain or rye bread
Smoked Salmon:
- 4 oz smoked salmon
Cream Cheese Mixture:
- 4 tablespoons cream cheese (softened)
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Filling:
- 1 small cucumber (thinly sliced)
- ½ small red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 cup arugula or baby spinach
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture: In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese with chopped dill and lemon juice until smooth.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Toast the bread slices lightly if desired. Spread the herbed cream cheese evenly onto all four slices. Layer two slices with arugula, cucumber, smoked salmon, and red onion. Season lightly with salt and black pepper. Top with the remaining slices of bread, cream cheese side down, to form sandwiches. Slice and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add capers or sliced avocado.
- You can also use bagels or croissants in place of bread for a twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: European-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
