New York-Style Bagel Sandwich with Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-06 · Updated 2026-05-06

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A classic New York deli-inspired bagel sandwich layered with silky cream cheese, smoky salmon, and fresh veggies for a satisfying brunch. This American-inspired New Year's recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs New York-style bagels, cream cheese, smoked salmon for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 2, 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 2 American cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2, sliced in half New York-style bagels
6 oz softened cream cheese
6 oz thinly sliced smoked salmon
1/4 small, thinly sliced red onion
2 tbsp capers
1 medium, thinly sliced tomato
2 tbsp chopped fresh dill
for serving lemon wedges
to taste black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Toast 2 New York-style bagels sliced in half until golden and slightly crisp.
Step 2: Spread 3 oz softened cream cheese evenly on each bagel half (total 6 oz).
Step 3: Layer 3 oz thinly sliced smoked salmon on the bottom halves of the bagels.
Step 4: Top salmon with 1/8 small thinly sliced red onion, 1 tbsp capers, 1/2 medium thinly sliced tomato, and 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill on each sandwich.
Step 5: Season with freshly ground black pepper to taste, then cover with the top bagel halves.
Step 6: Serve immediately with lemon wedges for squeezing over the sandwich.