Mediterranean Diet Smoked Salmon Baguette
Delight in the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this Smoked Salmon Baguette recipe—a quick and nutritious addition to your Mediterranean diet repertoire. This satisfying sandwich pairs the smoky richness of salmon with creamy lemon-infused cream cheese, crisp cucumber slices, tangy red onion, and juicy cherry tomatoes. Topped with peppery arugula, briny capers, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, this open-faced baguette is bursting with fresh ingredients and irresistible textures. Ready in just 15 minutes and perfect for a light lunch or an elegant appetizer, this dish embodies effortless sophistication and healthy eating.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large Whole-grain baguette
- 100 grams Cream cheese
- 0.5 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 200 grams Smoked salmon
- 0.5 medium Cucumber
- 0.25 small Red onion
- 2 tablespoons Capers
- 100 grams Cherry tomatoes
- 30 grams Arugula
- 1 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Fresh dill
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Slice the whole-grain baguette in half horizontally and lightly toast both halves for a crisp texture (optional).
In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese with the lemon zest until well combined and set aside.
Thinly slice the cucumber and red onion. Halve the cherry tomatoes and set aside all the vegetables.
Spread the lemon zest cream cheese evenly over both halves of the toasted baguette.
Layer the smoked salmon evenly over the cream cheese on the bottom half of the baguette.
Scatter the sliced cucumbers, red onions, and cherry tomatoes over the smoked salmon.
Sprinkle capers evenly across the toppings for an added burst of flavor.
Add a generous handful of fresh arugula on top of the vegetables for a peppery crunch.
Drizzle extra virgin olive oil over the arugula and top with freshly chopped dill for an aromatic finish.
Finish with a light sprinkling of black pepper to taste.
Place the top half of the baguette over the layered ingredients and gently press down.
Cut the baguette into 4 equal sections and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1513 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 66.8 g | 86% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.7 g | 128% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 147 mg | 49% | |
| Sodium | 3580 mg | 156% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 168.4 g | 61% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.6 g | 77% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.9 g | ||
| Protein | 72.9 g | 146% | |
| Vitamin D | 34.2 mcg | 171% | |
| Calcium | 337 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 11.0 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 1407 mg | 30% | |
*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.
