Low Carb Smoked Salmon Sandwich
Savor the delicate balance of flavors in this Low Carb Smoked Salmon Sandwich—an effortlessly elegant twist on a classic favorite. This recipe swaps traditional bread for crisp, hydrating cucumber slices, making it a perfect choice for keto and gluten-free diets. Layered with rich, velvety cream cheese seasoned with dill and lemon juice, smoky salmon, tangy capers, and thinly sliced red onion, each bite is bursting with fresh, savory goodness. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this light yet satisfying sandwich is ideal for a quick lunch, refreshing appetizer, or impressive party dish. Whether you're looking to reduce carbs or simply love vibrant, wholesome flavors, this cucumber-based creation is sure to delight.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 slices smoked salmon
- 1 whole large cucumber
- 1 ounce cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon dill
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon capers
- 0.25 small red onion
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Thoroughly wash the cucumber and slice it into thin, even rounds about 1/8 inch thick. You should have at least 16 slices for two sandwiches. Set aside.
In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese with the dill, lemon juice, and black pepper until well combined.
Finely chop the red onion into thin slices.
To assemble the sandwiches, spread a generous amount of the seasoned cream cheese mixture onto half of the cucumber slices.
Layer the smoked salmon slices evenly across the cream cheese spread on the cucumber rounds.
Sprinkle capers and a few slices of red onion over the smoked salmon layer.
Top with another slice of cucumber to form a sandwich.
Serve immediately and enjoy your low-carb, refreshing smoked salmon sandwiches.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
301 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.4 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.0 g | 35% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 56 mg | 19% | |
| Sodium | 1105 mg | 48% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.3 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.9 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.4 g | ||
| Protein | 26.3 g | 53% | |
| Vitamin D | 20.5 mcg | 103% | |
| Calcium | 103 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 753 mg | 16% | |
*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.
