Classic Bagel with Lox
Indulge in the timeless elegance of a Classic Bagel with Lox, a brunch favorite bursting with flavor and sophistication. This quick and easy recipe features a perfectly toasted bagel generously spread with creamy cream cheese, layered with silky smoked salmon (lox), and topped with the tangy crunch of red onion slices, briny capers, and fresh dill. A finishing touch of fresh-squeezed lemon juice and a dash of black pepper ties the flavors together for a taste that's both comforting and refined. Ready in just 10 minutes, this single-serving delight is perfect for a leisurely breakfast or a light, flavorful lunch. Savor a classic that never goes out of style!
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Ingredients
- 1 bagel
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese
- 3 ounces lox (smoked salmon)
- 0.25 small red onion
- 1 tablespoon capers
- 1 sprig fresh dill
- 0.25 lemon
- 0.125 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Slice the bagel in half and toast it to your desired level of crispiness.
Step 2
While the bagel is toasting, slice the red onion into very thin rings.
Step 3
Once the bagel is toasted, spread 1 tablespoon of cream cheese on each half.
Step 4
Lay 1.5 ounces of lox on each cream cheese-covered half of the bagel.
Step 5
Arrange the thin slices of red onion over the lox.
Step 6
Sprinkle 0.5 tablespoon of capers evenly over each half of the bagel.
Step 7
Snip a few small pieces of dill from the sprig and sprinkle over the top.
Step 8
Squeeze a few drops of lemon juice on each half to enhance flavor.
Step 9
Finish with a light sprinkle of black pepper for a little added spice.
Step 10
Serve immediately and enjoy your classic bagel with lox.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (266.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 472.8 |
| Total Fat 15.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 6.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g | |
| Cholesterol 49.9mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1308.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 55.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 8.8g | |
| Protein 28.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 582.6IU | 0% |
| Calcium 160.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 3.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 449.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories