Description
A delightful and elegant smoked salmon sandwich featuring creamy herb-spread on toasted rye or whole wheat bread, complemented by fresh chives, dill, lemon zest, crisp red onion, and peppery arugula for a perfect balance of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread and Spread
- 4 slices rye bread or whole wheat bread
- 4 oz whipped cream cheese
- 1 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Fillings
- 6–8 slices high-quality smoked salmon (about 4 oz)
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup baby arugula or watercress
Instructions
- Prepare Herb Cream Cheese Spread: In a small bowl, mix together the whipped cream cheese, finely chopped chives, dill, lemon zest, salt, and freshly ground black pepper until well combined. Set aside to allow the flavors to meld.
- Toast the Bread: Lightly toast the rye or whole wheat bread slices until golden brown and slightly crisp. Allow to cool slightly before assembling to prevent wilting the spread.
- Spread Cream Cheese: Generously spread the prepared herb cream cheese over each slice of toasted bread, ensuring even coverage for flavor in every bite.
- Assemble the Sandwich: Arrange the smoked salmon slices evenly over the cream cheese on two of the bread slices. Layer thinly sliced red onion and a handful of fresh baby arugula or watercress on top to add crunch and freshness.
- Complete the Sandwiches: Place the remaining bread slices, cream cheese side down, over the fillings. Press gently to adhere the sandwich layers together for easy handling.
- Trim and Cut: Using a sharp serrated knife, carefully remove the crusts from each sandwich. Cut each sandwich diagonally into two triangles or into three rectangular finger sandwiches for an elegant presentation.
- Serve: Arrange the smoked salmon sandwiches immediately on a serving platter. Serve fresh and enjoy this sophisticated and flavorful treat.
Notes
- Use high-quality smoked salmon for the best flavor and texture.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute whipped cream cheese with a vegan cream cheese alternative.
- Feel free to swap arugula with watercress or baby spinach based on preference.
- Serve sandwiches immediately after assembling to maintain crispness of the bread.
- Leftover sandwiches can be wrapped and refrigerated, best consumed within 24 hours.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Toasting
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: smoked salmon sandwich, seafood sandwich, cream cheese sandwich, rye bread sandwich, smoked fish, easy lunch recipe, healthy sandwich
