Landgang

Savor the classic flavors of Northern Europe with this traditional Landgang recipe—an open-faced sandwich masterpiece that's as visually stunning as it is delicious. Perfect for lunch or a light dinner, this hearty rye bread dish features a symphony of savory toppings, including creamy butter, crisp lettuce, tender cooked ham, velvety smoked salmon, and tangy pickles. Each slice is elevated with layers of Gouda or Emmental cheese, hard-boiled eggs, and refreshing cucumber, all delicately seasoned with salt, pepper, and a garnish of fresh dill. With just 15 minutes of prep time and no cooking required, this Landgang recipe is an easy, flavorful way to bring the essence of Scandinavian-style dining to your table. Whether you're hosting a brunch or enjoying a quick yet elegant meal, these open-faced sandwiches are sure to impress.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Rye bread (thick slices)
• 4 tablespoons Butter
• 4 pieces Lettuce leaves
• 200 grams Cooked ham
• 200 grams Smoked salmon
• 2 pieces Hard-boiled eggs
• 1 piece Sliced cucumber
• 4 pieces Pickles (cornichons)
• 4 slices Sliced cheese (Gouda or Emmental)
• 4 sprigs Dill sprigs
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Start by prepping all your ingredients: wash the lettuce leaves, slice the cucumber thinly, and peel the hard-boiled eggs before slicing them into rounds.

Step 2

Place the rye bread slices on a clean work surface.

Step 3

Spread 1 tablespoon of butter evenly over each slice of rye bread.

Step 4

Layer one lettuce leaf onto each buttered bread slice as the base.

Step 5

On two slices of bread, add an even layer of cooked ham. On the remaining two slices, arrange the smoked salmon attractively.

Step 6

Top the ham slices with one slice of cheese each, and top the salmon slices with cucumber slices.

Step 7

Add a few slices of hard-boiled egg to each sandwich. Optionally, layer the pickles on top of the ham & cheese sandwiches.

Step 8

Season each sandwich with a light sprinkle of salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

Step 9

Garnish the sandwiches with a sprig of fresh dill for a touch of aroma and presentation.

Step 10

Serve the Landgang immediately or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1396.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2356.7

Total Fat 118.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 59.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.2g
Cholesterol 828.6mg	0%
Sodium 9162.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 168.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.5g	0%
Total Sugars 15.3g
Protein 149.8g	0%

Vitamin D 1501.0IU	0%
Calcium 1190.3mg	0%
Iron 16.8mg	0%
Potassium 2298.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.5%

Protein: 25.6%

Carbs: 28.9%