Heart-Healthy Open-Faced Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Bread
Elevate your breakfast or brunch game with our **Heart-Healthy Open-Faced Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Bread**—a nutritious and flavor-packed recipe that’s as delicious as it is good for you! Built on a foundation of toasted whole grain bread, this dish layers creamy, dill-infused low-fat cream cheese, protein-rich smoked salmon, and mashed avocado for a boost of heart-healthy fats. Topped with peppery baby arugula, tangy capers, and a refreshing squeeze of lemon, each bite offers a perfect balance of textures and vibrant flavors. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this easy-to-make, elegant dish is ideal for those seeking a quick yet wholesome meal. Perfect for serving as a light lunch or an impressive brunch centerpiece, it’s as healthy as it is indulgent.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 slices whole grain bread
- 100 grams low-fat cream cheese
- 200 grams smoked salmon
- 1 medium avocado
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 1 small lemon
- 1 cup baby arugula
- to taste freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Start by toasting the whole grain bread slices until they are lightly golden and crisp. Set aside to cool slightly.
In a small bowl, mix the low-fat cream cheese with 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh dill and a squeeze of lemon juice to add flavor and brightness.
Using a fork, mash the avocado in a separate bowl. Season it with freshly ground black pepper and a small squeeze of lemon juice to prevent browning.
Spread a generous layer of the dill-infused cream cheese evenly over each toasted bread slice.
Thinly slice the smoked salmon, if not already pre-sliced, and arrange it evenly over the cream cheese layer on each slice of bread.
Add slices of mashed avocado on top of the salmon to incorporate healthy fats.
Place a small handful of baby arugula on top of the avocado and salmon layers to add a peppery bite.
Garnish each slice with a few capers and additional sprigs of fresh dill for extra flavor and presentation.
Finish with a light sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper and a final squeeze of lemon juice over the top for added zest.
Serve immediately to enjoy the crisp textures and fresh flavors.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1080 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 54.3 g | 70% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.9 g | 84% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 82 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 2667 mg | 116% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 80.6 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.9 g | 78% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.3 g | ||
| Protein | 65.1 g | 130% | |
| Vitamin D | 34.2 mcg | 171% | |
| Calcium | 384 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 7.4 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 1752 mg | 37% | |
*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.
