Delicious Bagels with Cream Cheese and Smoked Salmon

Ingredients

• Bagels: Regular or whole grain (or substitutes as needed)
• Cream Cheese: Plain or herb-flavored
• Smoked Salmon: Thinly sliced
• Lemon Juice: Freshly squeezed
• Fresh Dill: Chopped (or dried dill or other herbs if fresh isn’t available)
• Capers: Drained (or olives as an alternative)
• Red Onion: Thinly sliced (or shallots/green onions as substitutes)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture:

   • In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese with a splash of lemon juice, chopped fresh dill, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir until smooth.

2. Toast the Bagels:

   • Slice the bagels in half and toast them to your desired level of crispness. You can use a toaster or toast them in a preheated oven at 350°F (180°C) for about 2 minutes.

3. Assemble the Bagels:

   • Spread a generous layer of the cream cheese mixture on each toasted bagel half.
   • Top with slices of smoked salmon, capers, and thin slices of red onion.

4. Finish and Serve:

   • Garnish with additional chopped fresh dill.
   • Optionally, squeeze a little more lemon juice over the top for added zest.
   • Serve immediately and enjoy!

Feel free to mix and match ingredients based on your preferences or what you have on hand. Enjoy your bagels!