Dill and Smoked Salmon Open Sandwich

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-04 · Updated 2026-08-04

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An elegant open-faced sandwich featuring smoked salmon, fresh dill, and a tangy cream cheese spread on rye bread, perfect for a light meal. This Nordic-inspired sandwich and wrap recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs rye bread slices, cream cheese, softened, lemon juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 5 min Serves 4 Nordic cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 rye bread slices
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
6 oz smoked salmon slices
1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
2 tbsp capers
to taste black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, mix 4 oz softened cream cheese with 1 tbsp lemon juice and 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill until smooth and well combined.
Step 2: Toast 4 slices of rye bread until crisp and golden, about 3-4 minutes.
Step 3: Spread an even layer of the cream cheese mixture over each toasted rye slice.
Step 4: Top each with 6 oz smoked salmon slices, arranging evenly.
Step 5: Garnish with thin slices of 1/2 cucumber, 2 tbsp capers, and sprinkle freshly ground black pepper to taste. Add remaining 1 tbsp chopped dill for garnish.