Description
A fresh and satisfying smoked salmon salad served with crisp gluten-free bagel chips, creamy cream cheese, cucumber, tomatoes, and a bright lemon-dill dressing perfect for a healthy brunch or light lunch.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 200 g smoked salmon
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 avocado, sliced
- 100 g cream cheese
- 2 gluten-free bagels, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh dill
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Dressing Ingredients
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tbsp fresh dill
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F) to prepare for baking the bagel chips.
- Prepare Bagel Chips: Slice the gluten-free bagels into thin rounds and arrange them evenly on a baking sheet. Brush the slices lightly with olive oil to ensure crispiness and golden color.
- Bake Bagel Chips: Bake the bagel slices in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes until they are crisp and golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool to maintain crunch.
- Make Dressing: Whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, fresh dill, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until emulsified and bright in flavor.
- Assemble Salad: Arrange the mixed salad greens, sliced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, and sliced avocado on a large platter for a colorful base.
- Add Salmon and Cream Cheese: Gently layer the smoked salmon over the salad and add spoonfuls or small dollops of cream cheese evenly across the top for creamy richness.
- Dress and Serve: Drizzle the prepared lemon-dill dressing over the salad, serve with lemon wedges on the side and the crisp gluten-free bagel chips alongside, keeping them separate until ready to eat to preserve their texture.
Notes
- Using whipped cream cheese will give the salad a lighter, airier texture.
- Capers and pickled red onions are excellent additions that complement the smoky flavor of the salmon.
- Keep the bagel chips separate from the salad until just before serving to maintain their crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad, Lunch, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American-inspired
