Rye Bread Sandwich with Smoked Salmon and Horseradish Cream

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-30 · Updated 2026-06-30

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A hearty rye bread sandwich layered with smoked salmon, crisp cucumber, and a pungent horseradish cream, celebrating Berlin’s classic flavors. This German-inspired sandwich and wrap recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, pairs rye bread slices, smoked salmon, cucumber for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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 Serves 4 German cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 rye bread slices
8 oz, thinly sliced smoked salmon
1 medium, thinly sliced cucumber
4 oz, softened cream cheese
2 tbsp prepared horseradish
2 tbsp, chopped fresh dill
1 tsp lemon juice
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, combine 4 oz softened cream cheese, 2 tbsp prepared horseradish, 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, 1 tsp lemon juice, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy.
Step 2: Spread about 1 tbsp of the horseradish cream evenly on one side of each of the 8 rye bread slices.
Step 3: Layer 1 oz thinly sliced smoked salmon on 4 of the bread slices. Top salmon with thin slices from 1 medium cucumber evenly distributed.
Step 4: Close sandwiches with the remaining bread slices, horseradish cream side down. Press gently to secure.
Step 5: Cut sandwiches in half diagonally and serve immediately or wrap tightly for a picnic or lunch on the go.