Jul 13 2026
Restaurantssycamore.Poppyseed Bagel With Lox And A Schmear Recipe

Poppyseed Bagel With Lox And A Schmear Recipe

Inspired by sycamore.
Time20m
Serves2

A poppyseed bagel with lox, red onion, tomato, capers, and a schmear.

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Ingredients

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Bagel

Toppings

Method

Preparation of Schmear

  1. 1

    Make the Schmear

    In a bowl, combine the cream cheese, fresh dill, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until smooth and creamy. Set aside.

Preparing the Toppings

  1. 2

    Slice the Vegetables

    Thinly slice the red onion and tomato. Set them aside for assembly.

Assembling the Bagel

  1. 3

    Toast the Bagels

    If desired, lightly toast the poppyseed bagels until golden brown.

  2. 4

    Spread the Schmear

    Generously spread the prepared schmear on both halves of the toasted bagels.

  3. 5

    Add Toppings

    Layer the smoked lox, sliced red onion, sliced tomato, and capers on top of the schmear-covered bagels.

Serving

  1. 6

    Serve and Enjoy

    Close the bagel halves (if desired) and serve immediately. Enjoy your poppyseed bagel with lox and a schmear!

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