Lower East Side Lox
Elevate your breakfast or brunch game with the classic and crave-worthy Lower East Side Lox sandwich! This timeless recipe combines a freshly toasted bagel—choose from plain, sesame, or everything—with a generous schmear of creamy cream cheese. Topped with silky smoked salmon (lox), crisp red onion, juicy tomato slices, tangy capers, and a fragrant sprig of fresh dill, each bite is a harmonious blend of textures and bold flavors. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice ties it all together, delivering a zesty finish. Perfect for a quick 10-minute assembly and inspired by the iconic flavors of New York's deli scene, this open-faced delight is a delicious nod to tradition and the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Whether you’re savoring it solo or impressing guests, this easy-to-make lox bagel is sure to shine.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 piece Bagel (plain, sesame, or everything)
- 2 tablespoons Cream cheese
- 2 ounces Lox (smoked salmon)
- 0.25 medium onion Red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 slices Tomato, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon Capers
- 1 small sprig Dill sprig, fresh
- 1 wedge Lemon wedge
Instructions
Slice the bagel in half horizontally and toast it to your desired level of crispness.
Spread 1 tablespoon of cream cheese evenly on each half of the toasted bagel.
Layer 1 ounce of lox (smoked salmon) onto each half of the bagel, evenly distributing it across the surface.
Top the lox with thinly sliced red onions, adding just enough to cover but not overwhelm the sandwich.
Place a slice of tomato on each half of the bagel, ensuring even coverage.
Sprinkle a few capers (approximately 0.5 teaspoon per bagel half) over the top of the tomato slices.
Garnish each half with a small sprig of fresh dill for an herby aroma and flavor.
Squeeze a lemon wedge lightly over the assembled sandwich halves for a tangy finish.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Lower East Side Lox!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
442 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.4 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.9 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 43 mg | 14% | |
| Sodium | 997 mg | 43% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 54.8 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.5 g | ||
| Protein | 21.9 g | 44% | |
| Vitamin D | 9.7 mcg | 49% | |
| Calcium | 69 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 403 mg | 9% | |
*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.
