Smoked Salmon Open-Faced Sandwich with Cream Cheese and Cucumber

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-05 · Updated 2026-07-05

A classic Scandinavian open-faced sandwich featuring smoked salmon, creamy herbed cream cheese, and crisp cucumber slices on rye bread. This Mediterranean-inspired sandwich and wrap recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs Rye bread slices, Cream cheese, Fresh dill 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.

Ingredients

• 4 Rye bread slices
• 6 oz softened Cream cheese
• 2 tbsp chopped Fresh dill
• 1 tsp grated Lemon zest
• 8 oz thinly sliced Smoked salmon
• 1 medium, thinly sliced Cucumber
• 2 tbsp drained Capers
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground Black pepper
• 1 tbsp Lemon juice

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, mix 6 oz softened cream cheese with 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill and 1 tsp grated lemon zest until smooth and well combined.
2. Step 2: Toast 4 slices rye bread until lightly crisp but still soft inside, about 2-3 minutes.
3. Step 3: Spread a generous layer of the herbed cream cheese mixture evenly over each slice of toasted rye.
4. Step 4: Arrange 2 oz thinly sliced smoked salmon on top of each bread slice, followed by thin slices from 1 medium cucumber evenly distributed.
5. Step 5: Scatter 2 tbsp drained capers over the sandwiches and drizzle 1 tbsp lemon juice evenly. Finish with a sprinkle of 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper.
6. Step 6: Serve immediately as a fresh, flavorful open-faced sandwich.