Smoked Salmon Sandwich

Name: Smoked Salmon Sandwich
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: jewish_american
Ingredients: 120 g smoked salmon (thinly sliced); 4 tbsp cream cheese (softened at room temperature); 1 tsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed); 1 tbsp dill (fresh, finely chopped); 1 pinch black pepper; 4 slices bread (whole-grain or rye, toasted); 0.5 pcs cucumber (medium, thinly sliced); 0.5 pcs red onion (small, very thinly sliced into rings); 2 tsp capers (drained); 2 slices lemon (for squeezing at the table)

RATING

4.6/5(98)

TASTE SCORE

9/10

Silky, smoky salmon layered over a schmear of lemony dill cream cheese, topped with crisp cucumber, sharp red onion, and briny capers. This New York deli-inspired sandwich comes together in minutes and feels elegant enough for brunch yet quick enough for a weekday lunch.

PREP

10m

COOK

SERVES

1 PIECE

346 cal

SERVINGS

METHOD · 4 STEPS

mix · ~2 min
Prepare the lemony dill cream cheese spread.
1.In a small bowl, combine cream cheese, lemon juice, and chopped dill.
2.Add a pinch of black pepper. Mix with a spoon until smooth and fluffy.
TIPSoften the cream cheese at room temperature for 10 minutes so it whips up easily.
other · ~2 min
Toast the bread until golden and crisp.
1.Pop all 4 slices of bread into the toaster.
2.Toast until light golden brown, about 2 minutes.
assemble · ~3 min
Assemble the sandwiches.
1.Lay the toasted slices on a clean work surface. Spread the lemony cream cheese evenly across all 4 slices.
2.Layer smoked salmon generously over 2 of the slices.
3.Arrange cucumber slices, red onion rings, and scatter capers on top of the salmon.
4.Top with the remaining toast slices, cream-cheese side down. Press gently.
TIPDrape the salmon loosely rather than pressing it flat — it keeps the texture silky.
serve · ~1 min
Slice and serve with a lemon wedge.
1.Cut each sandwich in half on the diagonal with a serrated knife.
2.Place a lemon slice on each plate for squeezing over the top.
TIPA quick squeeze of lemon right before eating brightens the richness of the salmon.

PRO TIPS

What to keep in mind.

6 tips from the recipe — small details that make a real difference to the final dish.

1
For the smoothest cream cheese spread, ensure it's truly softened to room temperature before mixing.
2
Use a serrated knife to cut the finished sandwich; it prevents squishing the fillings and keeps the bread intact.
3
If using capers packed in salt, rinse them well to remove excess brine that could overwhelm the sandwich.
4
To avoid soggy bread, pat the cucumber slices dry with a paper towel before layering.
5
For maximum flavor, let the assembled sandwich rest for 2-3 minutes so the cream cheese melds with the salmon.
6
Slice the red onion as thinly as possible—use a mandoline if you have one—so it adds bite without dominating.

RECIPE VARIATIONS

Adapt it for your goals.

dairy free

Dairy-free

Swap cream cheese with a tangy dairy-free alternative (like cashew or coconut-based) and use a vegan smoked carrot or tofu lox—perfect for lactose-intolerant or vegan diners.

low carb