Lox and Bagel

Ingredients

Bagels

4, sliced in half

Cream cheese

8 ounces, softened

Smoked salmon (lox)

8 ounces, sliced

Capers

2 tablespoons, drained

Red onion

1/2, thinly sliced

Fresh dill

2 tablespoons, chopped

Lemon wedges

2, for serving

Instructions

1. Begin by preheating your toaster or oven to toast the bagels to your desired level of crispness.
2. While the bagels are toasting, take a mixing bowl and soften the cream cheese if it’s too firm, making it easier to spread.
3. Once toasted, take each bagel half and generously spread a layer of cream cheese over the cut side.
4. Next, artfully layer the smoked salmon over the cream cheese. You can fold or roll the salmon for presentation.
5. Sprinkle a few capers over the salmon for that briny touch, followed by the thin slices of red onion for a pop of color and flavor.
6. Finish each bagel half with a sprinkle of fresh dill, adding a touch of freshness.
7. Serve the bagels with lemon wedges on the side, allowing diners to squeeze fresh juice over their bagel for a bright finish.