Jul 14 2026

Bagel & Lox Recipe

Time15m
Serves2

everything bagel, cream cheese spread, smoked salmon, tomato, capers, red onion, lemon

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Ingredients

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Bagel Base

Cream Cheese Spread

Toppings

Method

Preparing the Bagel

  1. 1

    Toast the Bagels

    Slice the everything bagels in half and toast them until they are golden brown and crispy.

Making the Cream Cheese Spread

  1. 2

    Spread the Cream Cheese

    Take 4 tablespoons of cream cheese and evenly spread it over the cut side of each toasted bagel half.

Assembling the Toppings

  1. 3

    Add Smoked Salmon

    Layer 4 ounces of smoked salmon over the cream cheese on each bagel half.

  2. 4

    Slice the Tomato

    Thinly slice a medium tomato and place the slices on top of the salmon.

  3. 5

    Add Capers

    Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of capers evenly over the tomato slices.

  4. 6

    Prepare the Red Onion

    Thinly slice a small red onion and distribute the slices over the bagel toppings.

  5. 7

    Garnish with Lemon

    Cut a lemon into wedges and serve on the side, or squeeze fresh lemon juice over the assembled bagels for added flavor.

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