Norwegian Open Faced Sandwiches
Experience the vibrant flavors of Scandinavia with Norwegian Open-Faced Sandwiches, a stunning showcase of fresh and simple ingredients served atop dark, hearty rye bread. Perfect for brunch or a light lunch, these sandwiches feature layers of smoked salmon, pickled herring, hard-boiled eggs, crisp cucumber, and peppery radishes, all elevated by the bright notes of fresh dill and tangy capers. With just 20 minutes of prep and no cooking required, this recipe is ideal for serving up elegance with ease. A squeeze of lemon adds a refreshing finish to each bite, making these open-faced delights both wholesome and irresistibly flavorful. Whether you’re introducing Nordic cuisine to your menu or looking for a versatile platter idea, these sandwiches promise to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 slices Rye bread (dark and dense)
- 4 tablespoons Butter
- 8 ounces Smoked salmon
- 2 pieces Hard-boiled eggs
- 4 fillets Pickled herring
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill
- 2 pieces Radishes, thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons Capers
- 0.5 pieces Cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 piece Lemon, cut into wedges
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Start by preparing the rye bread. Lay out 4 slices on a cutting board and set aside.
Spread 1 tablespoon of butter evenly over each slice of rye bread.
Layer 2 ounces of smoked salmon on two pieces of buttered rye bread.
Peel the hard-boiled eggs and slice them into thin rounds. Place the sliced eggs on top of the smoked salmon on one of the sandwiches.
Top the egg slices with a sprinkle of fresh dill, a pinch of salt, and black pepper to taste.
On the other two slices of rye bread, arrange the pickled herring fillets evenly.
Garnish the herring-topped sandwiches with thinly sliced radishes, cucumbers, capers, and fresh dill.
Serve each sandwich with a lemon wedge on the side for squeezing over the toppings just before eating.
Enjoy your Norwegian open-faced sandwiches fresh, as they are best served immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2161 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 134.9 g | 173% | |
| Saturated Fat | 44.4 g | 222% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 851 mg | 284% | |
| Sodium | 6434 mg | 280% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 144.1 g | 52% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.4 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 46.1 g | ||
| Protein | 88.3 g | 177% | |
| Vitamin D | 70.7 mcg | 354% | |
| Calcium | 435 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 14.3 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 2551 mg | 54% | |
*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.
