Smoked Salmon Sandwich

Layered with smoked salmon, cream cheese, cucumber, red onion, and fresh herbs, this smoked salmon sandwich is incredibly easy to make and perfect for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or high tea!

If you love smoked salmon, you’re going to love this healthy smoked salmon sandwich! The combination of smoky salmon, smooth cream cheese, crunchy veggies, and fresh herbs ensures that this sandwich recipe is equally delicious and nutritious.

SMOKED SALMON SANDWICH INGREDIENTS

Here’s what you’ll need to make this salmon sandwich.

Bread – While any white bread will work, dark and whole-grain bread such as rye and pumpernickel are particularly tasty with smoked salmon. Both fresh bread and toast will work well in this sandwich.
Smoked Salmon – You can’t make a smoked salmon sandwich without smoked salmon! Classic smoked salmon, gravlax or lox will all work well.
Cream Cheese – While cream cheese is a fan favorite, soft cheeses like goat cheese and brie also pair nicely with smoked salmon. You can also swap the cheese for sour cream for a more Scandinavian touch.
Red Onion – Some thinly sliced red onion adds a pop of color and a nice vinegary bite.
Cucumber – A few slices of cucumber help to add a nice crunch to the sandwich.
Dill and Chives – A few fresh herbs such as dill and/or chopped chives add some fragrance. The herbs can be sprinkled into the sandwich or mixed directly into the cream cheese.
Capers – While completely optional, a handful of capers helps to add a nice salty contrast

TIPS FOR THE BEST SMOKED SALMON SANDWICH

Whip the cream cheese. To ensure your sandwiches have the most heavenly texture, whip your cream cheese in a food processor before making the sandwich or buy whipped cream cheese at the grocery store.
Thinly slice the vegetables. Cut the cucumber and red onion as thinly as possible or use a mandolin to cut them into perfectly even slices.
Toast the bread. To add some extra texture, toast the bread before making the sandwich.
Add more veggies. While this recipe calls for cucumber, red onion, and arugula, you can add more fiber and mix things up with additional vegetables such as sprouts, sliced tomatoes, or lettuce.
Add fresh lemon juice. Add a pop of brightness by adding a good squeeze of fresh lemon juice onto the smoked salmon before making the sandwich. You can also add a drizzle of olive oil for additional healthy fats.
Use flaky salt. While you can season these sandwiches with any salt you like, flaky sea salt and pepper adds an extra crunch and pop of flavor to every bite.
Cut it into triangles. To make things a little extra fancy, you can slice the sandwich into 4 mini triangle sandwiches and treat yourself to a high tea at home.

Ingredients

2 slices bread, whole grain or rye bread
2 ounces smoked salmon
3 tablespoons cream cheese
6 cucumber slices
2 red onion slices
1 tablespoon capers (optional)
1 handful arugula
2 teaspoons dill, fresh, chopped
1 teaspoon chives, chopped
Salt
Black pepper

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Instructions

Lay both pieces of bread on a cutting board.
Spread half of the cream cheese on one slice, sprinkle with arugula, dill, chives, and capers, then top with smoked salmon, sliced cucumber, and sprinkle with a little salt and pepper.
Spread the remaining cream cheese onto the other slice of bread and then top it on the other slice to make a sandwich.
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container or wrapped in plastic wrap in the fridge for up to 24 hours

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 sandwich
Calories: 521 calories
Sugar: 5 grams
Fat: 23 grams
Carbohydrates: 36 grams
Fiber: 4 grams
Protein: 42 grams

Smoked Salmon Sandwich