Description
A smoked salmon bagel is a classic combination—creamy, savory, and full of fresh flavor. This easy-to-make brunch favorite is perfect for holidays like Easter, Mother’s Day, and even Christmas morning. With protein-rich salmon, whipped cottage cheese, and fresh herbs, it’s a healthyish comfort food that’s as beautiful as it is delicious.
Ingredients
4 bagels, halved and toasted
200g smoked salmon
1 cup cottage cheese or try our lemon dill whipped cottage cheese
1 cup baby herb salad leaves
1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
1/2 cup pickled red onions (or thinly sliced raw red onion)
2 tbsp capers
Lemon wedges, for serving
Fresh dill, for garnish
Instructions
1. Toast the bagel halves until golden brown.
2. Spread a generous layer of cottage cheese on each toasted bagel half.
3. Layer smoked salmon evenly across the bagels.
4. Top with baby herb salad leaves, cucumber slices, and pickled red onions.
5. Sprinkle capers on top and garnish with fresh dill.
6. Serve with lemon wedges for squeezing.
Notes
Make Ahead: Prep whipped cottage cheese, pickled onions and other toppings up to 1–2 days in advance. Store each in airtight containers. Toast bagels just before serving.
Storage: Assembled bagels are best eaten fresh but can be wrapped tightly and stored in the fridge for up to 1 day.
Not Freezer Friendly: Whipped cottage cheese and fresh veggies don’t freeze well. Smoked salmon can be frozen separately tightly wrapped for 1–3 months—defrost overnight in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 10 - 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast and Brunch
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 481
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 734.8 mg
- Fat: 8.6 g
- Carbohydrates: 54.7 g
- Protein: 46.9 g
- Cholesterol: 84.3 mg
