Smoked salmon and cream cheese bagel

For a classic snack that really fills a hole, make these yummy bagels filled with smoked salmon and cream cheese (or schmear) and a quick homemade pickle.

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Smoked salmon and cream cheese bagel

For a classic snack that really fills a hole, make these yummy bagels filled with smoked salmon and cream cheese (or schmear) and a quick homemade pickle.

Ingredients :
  • 4 bagels, halved and toasted
  • 180g cream cheese
  • 200g sustainable smoked salmon
  • 1-2 tbsp capers, rinsed and drained
  • A few fresh dill sprigs (optional)
  • Lemon wedges to serve
  • 4 tbsp apple cider vinegar (or any vinegar you have to hand)
  • 1 tbsp caster sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp grated lemon zest
  • Small handful dill, finely chopped (or use parsley if you don’t like dill)
  • 1 cucumber, peeled into long ribbons
  • ½ small red onion, finely sliced
Directions :

  1. To make the quick pickle, combine all the ingredients except the cucumber and onion in a medium glass/ceramic bowl and whisk to dissolve the sugar and salt. Add the cucumber and onion, then toss to coat in the pickling liquid. Set aside to pickle for at least 15 minutes (see Make Ahead and tips).

  2. Spread the bottom half of the toasted bagels with cream cheese, then top with a few slices of smoked salmon and a scattering of capers. Pile on a tangle of the pickled veg, season with black pepper and a few dill sprigs, if using. Top with the bagel lids, then slice each bagel sandwich in half and serve with lemon wedges for squeezing.

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