Toasted Bagel Sandwich with Smoked Salmon and Avocado

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

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A satisfying brunch sandwich featuring toasted bagels layered with creamy avocado, smoked salmon, and fresh greens. This American-inspired brunch recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, combines bagels, ripe avocado, smoked salmon slices into a breakfast that fuels the morning without the midday crash — make-ahead-friendly and balanced enough to anchor the first meal of the day. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 2, so it sits comfortably in a weekly breakfast rotation alongside fruit, yogurt, or coffee. 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 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2, sliced in half bagels
1 ripe avocado
4 oz smoked salmon slices
4 tbsp cream cheese
1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1 tbsp capers
4 fresh dill sprigs
1 cup baby arugula
1 tsp lemon juice
to taste black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat a toaster or oven to 375°F. Toast 2 bagels sliced in half for about 4-5 minutes until golden and crisp.
Step 2: In a small bowl, mash 1 ripe avocado with 1 tsp lemon juice and a pinch of black pepper until smooth but slightly chunky.
Step 3: Spread 2 tbsp cream cheese evenly on the cut side of each toasted bagel half.
Step 4: Distribute the mashed avocado over the cream cheese layer on each bagel half.
Step 5: Arrange 2 oz smoked salmon slices on top of the avocado on each bagel half.
Step 6: Scatter 2 tbsp thinly sliced red onion and 1/2 tbsp capers evenly over the smoked salmon.
Step 7: Top each bagel half with 1/2 cup baby arugula and 2 fresh dill sprigs.
Step 8: Assemble the bagel halves into sandwiches and serve immediately with extra black pepper if desired.