Bagel and Lox

Bagel and Lox is a classic American breakfast dish that beautifully combines the chewy texture of a fresh bagel with the rich, savory flavor of cured salmon. Topped with cream cheese, capers, and red onion, this dish offers a delightful balance of taste and tradition.

Ingredients

• Everything bagels - 2
• Lox (smoked salmon) - 100 grams
• Cream cheese - 100 grams
• Capers - 2 tablespoons
• Red onion, thinly sliced - 1/4 medium
• Fresh dill, chopped - 1 tablespoon
• Lemon wedges - 2
• Fresh cucumber, thinly sliced - 1/2 medium

Steps

1. Toast the bagels in a toaster or under a broiler until golden brown.
2. Spread 50 grams of cream cheese on each toasted bagel half.
3. Layer the lox generously on top of the cream cheese.
4. Distribute the capers evenly over the lox.
5. Add the thinly sliced red onion and cucumber on top.
6. Sprinkle the chopped fresh dill over the entire assembly.
7. Serve with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the top.

Nutrition

• Calories: 480
• Protein: 24 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 1200 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 24 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in omega-3 fatty acids from the lox, which support heart health.
• Provides a good source of protein from the cream cheese and salmon.

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