Low Sodium Classic Bagel with Cream Cheese and Lox
Start your morning with a gourmet twist on a deli favorite: the Low Sodium Classic Bagel with Cream Cheese and Lox. This heart-healthy recipe combines a toasty low sodium bagel with a creamy spread of low sodium cream cheese, topped with silky slices of unsalted lox. A tangy drizzle of fresh lemon juice and fragrant sprinkles of dill bring brightness to every bite, while crunchy cucumber, delicate red onion, and briny capers add layers of texture and flavor without excess salt. Finished with a touch of black pepper for subtle warmth, this quick and easy recipe is ready in just 10 minutes—making it the perfect choice for a healthy breakfast, light lunch, or indulgent brunch. Delight in the classic combination of bagels, cream cheese, and lox, reimagined for a low sodium lifestyle without compromising on taste.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 piece Low sodium bagel
- 2 tablespoons Low sodium cream cheese
- 2 ounces Unsalted lox
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon Capers
- 2 slices Red onion
- 4 slices Cucumber
- 1 pinch Black pepper
Instructions
Set your oven or toaster to low heat and gently toast the low sodium bagel halves until they are lightly golden and crispy, about 2 minutes.
Spread 1 tablespoon of low sodium cream cheese evenly on each bagel half.
Layer the unsalted lox slices on top of the cream cheese, distributing them evenly across both halves.
Drizzle the lox with lemon juice to add brightness to the flavor.
Sprinkle fresh dill evenly over the top of the lox for an aromatic touch.
If desired, add capers sparingly to provide a tangy contrast. Ensure they are rinsed well to minimize salt content.
Place the red onion slices on top of the lox. Make sure they are thinly sliced to enhance the flavor without overpowering.
Top each bagel half with cucumber slices for a refreshing and crunchy element.
Finally, garnish with a pinch of freshly ground black pepper for a subtle kick and to enhance the flavors.
Serve immediately and enjoy your low sodium classic bagel with cream cheese and lox.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
389 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.2 g | 14% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.2 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 40 mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 258 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.4 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.1 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.1 g | ||
| Protein | 21.6 g | 43% | |
| Vitamin D | 9.5 mcg | 48% | |
| Calcium | 69 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 373 mg | 8% | |
*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.
