A Very Interesting Smoked Salmon Sandwich
Elevate your lunch game with "A Very Interesting Smoked Salmon Sandwich," a gourmet creation that combines bold flavors and contrasting textures in every bite. Featuring toasted sourdough bread as the perfect foundation, this sandwich layers silky smoked salmon with the zesty tang of cream cheese infused with fresh dill and lemon juice. Crisp cucumber and red onion slices add refreshing crunch, while briny capers and a sprinkle of black pepper deliver a savory punch. Topped with peppery arugula and a hint of olive oil, this easy-to-make sandwich is an irresistible blend of freshness and indulgence. Perfect for a quick yet impressive meal, this smoked salmon sandwich is ready in just 15 minutes and sure to delight your taste buds with its vibrant medley of flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 slices sourdough bread
- 120 grams smoked salmon
- 120 grams cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon capers
- 0.25 small red onion
- 0.5 medium cucumber
- 1 cup arugula
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
Instructions
Toast the sourdough bread slices until golden and crisp. Set aside.
In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese, fresh dill, and lemon juice until well combined. Spread this mixture evenly onto one side of each slice of toasted bread.
Thinly slice the red onion and cucumber. Layer the smoked salmon, red onion, and cucumber slices onto two of the bread slices with cream cheese.
Sprinkle the capers and black pepper over the top of the smoked salmon layers to add a burst of flavor.
Add a handful of arugula on top of each stack. Drizzle with a little olive oil if desired.
Top with the remaining slices of toasted bread, cream cheese side down, to complete the sandwiches.
Slice each sandwich in half diagonally and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
292 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 19.6 g | 25% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.4 g | 17% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 28 mg | 9% | |
| Sodium | 1018 mg | 44% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 5.8 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.3 g | ||
| Protein | 23.5 g | 47% | |
| Vitamin D | 20.5 mcg | 103% | |
| Calcium | 75 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 473 mg | 10% | |
*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.
