Bagel with Lox and Cream Cheese
Indulge in the timeless elegance of a Bagel with Lox and Cream Cheese, a recipe that combines bold flavors and refreshing textures in every bite. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sophisticated snack, this dish starts with fluffy bagels slathered in rich, creamy cheese and layered with silky smoked salmon (lox). Crisp slices of red onion and juicy tomato bring crunch and brightness, while briny capers and fragrant fresh dill add a gourmet touch. A squeeze of lemon ties the flavors together, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper enhances the savory notes. Ready in just 10 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is a simple yet delectable way to elevate your morning routine or impress guests. Whether you’re a fan of classic combinations or looking for a crowd-pleaser, this vibrant bagel creation promises to deliver every time.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 whole bagels
- 225 grams cream cheese
- 100 grams lox (smoked salmon)
- 0.25 whole red onion
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 2 sprigs fresh dill
- 0.5 whole lemon
- 1 whole tomato
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Begin by slicing the bagels in half horizontally using a sharp bread knife. Set aside the sliced bagels.
Spread an even layer of cream cheese on the cut side of each bagel half. Use about 56 grams of cream cheese per bagel half, or adjust to your liking.
Thinly slice the red onion into rings. You will need approximately a quarter of the onion. Set aside.
Cut the tomato into thin slices. Prepare enough slices to cover the bagels—about four slices per bagel.
Squeeze the juice from half a lemon over the cream cheese-covered sides of each bagel half. This adds a fresh and tangy flavor.
Place slices of lox evenly over the cream cheese. Use about 25 grams of lox per bagel half, spread out evenly.
Top each bagel half with a few rings of red onion, a few slices of tomato, and about a tablespoon of capers.
Garnish with small sprigs of fresh dill. Use one sprig per bagel half.
Season each bagel half with a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Serve immediately and enjoy your classic bagel with lox and cream cheese!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1523 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 85.4 g | 109% | |
| Saturated Fat | 47.1 g | 236% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 250 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 4370 mg | 190% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 135.9 g | 49% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.6 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.6 g | ||
| Protein | 55.1 g | 110% | |
| Vitamin D | 17.1 mcg | 86% | |
| Calcium | 311 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 8.8 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 976 mg | 21% | |
*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.
