Smoked Salmon Bagel Recipe (USA)

Ingredients:

• Bagels: 2 (plain, sesame, or poppy seed)
• Smoked salmon: 100–150g (thinly sliced)
• Cream cheese: 4 tbsp (or to taste)
• Red onion: 1/4 cup, thinly sliced
• Capers: 1 tbsp (optional)
• Cucumber: thinly sliced (optional)
• Tomato: 1, thinly sliced (optional)
• Fresh dill or parsley: for garnish
• Lemon wedges: for serving
• Salt & black pepper: a pinch (optional)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Bagels:
   1. Slice the bagels in half horizontally.
   1. Toast them lightly if desired for a crispy texture.
2. Spread Cream Cheese:
   1. Generously spread cream cheese over each bagel half.
3. Add Toppings:
   1. Layer smoked salmon slices over the cream cheese.
   1. Top with sliced red onion, capers, cucumber, and tomato as desired.
   1. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and fresh dill or parsley.
4. Serve:
   1. Plate the bagels nicely and serve with lemon wedges. You can squeeze lemon juice over the salmon for extra freshness.

Serving Suggestion:

Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light meal, especially with coffee or fresh juice.