Mediterranean Diet Smoked Salmon Baguette

Elevate your lunch game with this Mediterranean Diet Smoked Salmon Baguette, a vibrant and nutritious twist on the classic sandwich. Featuring a toasted whole-grain baguette slathered with zesty lemon cream cheese and layered with silky smoked salmon, crisp cucumber, and peppery arugula, this recipe is a fresh and flavorful delight. Briny capers, sweet cherry tomatoes, and aromatic fresh dill add bursts of bold, Mediterranean-inspired flavor, all brought together with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Ready in just 15 minutes and perfect for a wholesome meal, this baguette balances indulgence and healthiness, making it an ideal choice for fans of the Mediterranean diet or anyone craving a gourmet sandwich experience. Serve it as a quick lunch, light dinner, or even a sophisticated picnic centerpiece!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 large Whole-grain baguette
• 100 grams Cream cheese
• 0.5 teaspoon Lemon zest
• 200 grams Smoked salmon
• 0.5 medium Cucumber
• 0.25 small Red onion
• 2 tablespoons Capers
• 100 grams Cherry tomatoes
• 30 grams Arugula
• 1 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Fresh dill
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Slice the whole-grain baguette in half horizontally and lightly toast both halves for a crisp texture (optional).

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese with the lemon zest until well combined and set aside.

Step 3

Thinly slice the cucumber and red onion. Halve the cherry tomatoes and set aside all the vegetables.

Step 4

Spread the lemon zest cream cheese evenly over both halves of the toasted baguette.

Step 5

Layer the smoked salmon evenly over the cream cheese on the bottom half of the baguette.

Step 6

Scatter the sliced cucumbers, red onions, and cherry tomatoes over the smoked salmon.

Step 7

Sprinkle capers evenly across the toppings for an added burst of flavor.

Step 8

Add a generous handful of fresh arugula on top of the vegetables for a peppery crunch.

Step 9

Drizzle extra virgin olive oil over the arugula and top with freshly chopped dill for an aromatic finish.

Step 10

Finish with a light sprinkling of black pepper to taste.

Step 11

Place the top half of the baguette over the layered ingredients and gently press down.

Step 12

Cut the baguette into 4 equal sections and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(893.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1512.8

Total Fat 66.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 25.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.5g
Cholesterol 147mg	0%
Sodium 3580.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 168.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.6g	0%
Total Sugars 15.9g
Protein 72.9g	0%

Vitamin D 1368IU	0%
Calcium 337.1mg	0%
Iron 11.0mg	0%
Potassium 1407.4mg	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: 38.4%

Protein: 18.6%

Carbs: 43.0%