Pumpernickel Topped with Smoked Salmon
Elevate your appetizer game with this elegant and flavorful Pumpernickel Topped with Smoked Salmon recipe. Perfect for parties or a sophisticated snack, this dish combines the hearty, earthy taste of pumpernickel bread with the silky richness of smoked salmon. A zesty cream cheese spread infused with lemon juice, fresh dill, and a hint of black pepper provides a creamy base, while capers and red onion slices add a tangy, briny bite. Garnished with delicate dill sprigs, these savory bites are as visually stunning as they are delicious. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this recipe is the ultimate choice for quick and impressive entertaining. Whether you're hosting a holiday gathering or simply indulging in a gourmet treat, this smoked salmon pumpernickel creation is sure to delight.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 slices pumpernickel bread
- 120 grams cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons fresh dill
- 150 grams smoked salmon
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 0.25 small, thinly sliced red onion
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 8 small sprigs (for garnish) extra dill sprigs
Instructions
1. Lay out the 8 slices of pumpernickel bread on a clean work surface or serving platter.
2. In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese, lemon juice, 2 teaspoons of freshly chopped dill, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
3. Spread an even layer of the cream cheese mixture onto each slice of pumpernickel bread.
4. Layer a portion of the smoked salmon onto each slice, folding it gently to fit neatly.
5. Top each slice with a few capers and a few thin slices of red onion.
6. Garnish with a small sprig of fresh dill atop each piece.
7. Arrange on a platter and serve immediately, or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1278 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 56.2 g | 72% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.8 g | 134% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 156 mg | 52% | |
| Sodium | 3372 mg | 147% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 137.1 g | 50% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.3 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.3 g | ||
| Protein | 58.7 g | 117% | |
| Vitamin D | 25.7 mcg | 128% | |
| Calcium | 344 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 9.8 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 1081 mg | 23% | |
*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.
