Northern Rye and Smoked Salmon Open Sandwich

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-14 · Updated 2026-05-14

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A vibrant open sandwich featuring earthy rye bread topped with smoked salmon, cream cheese, and fresh northern herbs. This Scandinavian-inspired sandwich and wrap recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs rye bread slices, cream cheese, smoked salmon for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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 Scandinavian cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 thick slices rye bread slices
6 oz, softened cream cheese
8 oz, thinly sliced smoked salmon
2 tbsp, chopped fresh dill
2 tbsp capers
1 small, thinly sliced red onion
4 lemon wedges
to taste fresh ground black pepper

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Cuisinart Stainless Steel Hollow Handle 15-Piece Cutlery Block Set, Kitchen Knife Set with Steel Blades for Precise Cutting, Durable Knives with Ergonomic Handles, C77SS-15PK
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Instructions

Step 1: Toast 4 thick slices of rye bread until just golden and crisp around the edges, about 3-4 minutes.
Step 2: Spread 6 oz softened cream cheese evenly over each toasted slice, covering the surface completely.
Step 3: Layer 2 oz thinly sliced smoked salmon on each bread slice, folding gently to add volume.
Step 4: Sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill and 2 tbsp capers evenly over the salmon on all sandwiches.
Step 5: Garnish with thinly sliced rings from 1 small red onion distributed evenly.
Step 6: Finish with a fresh squeeze of lemon from the 4 lemon wedges and a crack of fresh ground black pepper to taste before serving immediately.