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Smoked Salmon Sandwich
A delicious and elegant smoked salmon sandwich perfect for brunch or a light lunch, combining fresh herbs and creamy cheese with high-quality smoked salmon.
Ingredients
Bread
- 4 slices rye bread or whole wheat bread
Herb Cream Cheese Mixture
- 4 oz whipped cream cheese
- 1 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- to taste Salt and black pepper Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Smoked Salmon
- 6-8 slices high-quality smoked salmon (about 4 oz)
Red Onion
- 1/2 small red onion red onion, thinly sliced
Greens
- 1 cup baby arugula or watercress baby arugula or watercress
Instructions
- Mix cream cheese, herbs, lemon zest, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Toast bread slices until golden, then let cool slightly.
- Spread herb cream cheese on each slice of bread.
- Layer smoked salmon, red onion, and greens on two slices, then top with remaining slices.
- Cut off crusts and slice sandwiches diagonally or into rectangles. Serve immediately.
Notes
For best flavor, use high-quality smoked salmon and fresh herbs.