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.
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.
Place the rye bread slices on a clean work surface.
Spread 1 tablespoon of butter evenly over each slice of rye bread.
Layer one lettuce leaf onto each buttered bread slice as the base.
On two slices of bread, add an even layer of cooked ham. On the remaining two slices, arrange the smoked salmon attractively.
Top the ham slices with one slice of cheese each, and top the salmon slices with cucumber slices.
Add a few slices of hard-boiled egg to each sandwich. Optionally, layer the pickles on top of the ham & cheese sandwiches.
Season each sandwich with a light sprinkle of salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Garnish the sandwiches with a sprig of fresh dill for a touch of aroma and presentation.
Serve the Landgang immediately or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Calories |
2357 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 118.1 g | 151% | |
| Saturated Fat | 59.1 g | 296% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 829 mg | 276% | |
| Sodium | 9162 mg | 398% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 168.6 g | 61% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.5 g | 84% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.3 g | ||
| Protein | 149.8 g | 300% | |
| Vitamin D | 37.5 mcg | 188% | |
| Calcium | 1190 mg | 92% | |
| Iron | 16.8 mg | 93% | |
| Potassium | 2299 mg | 49% | |
*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.