Meet your new favorite light meal — a smoked salmon sandwich elevated with a zesty cream cheese spread. Begin with two slices of toasted whole-grain bread, lightly layered with a creamy mix of whipped cheese, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and fresh herbs. Add thin cucumber slices for refreshing crunch, then crown it with delicate smoked salmon.
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A sprinkle of dill and a crack of black pepper adds freshness and tang. Skinny, satisfying, and elegant, this quick sandwich is ideal for brunch, a breezy lunch, or chic appetizer tables.
Ingredients
Serves: –+
- Smoked salmon3 ½ oz
- Cucumber1 pc
- Whole wheat bread2 slices
- Lemon½ pc
- Cream cheese¼ cup
- Dijon mustard2 tsp
- Fresh herbs (parsley, dill, or basil)
- Salt, ground black pepper
- Dried dill
Per serving
Calories: 165 kcal
Proteins: 8.4 g
Fats: 8.6 g
Carbohydrates: 12.5 g
Method
- Cut the smoked salmon fillets into thin slices. Rinse and slice the cucumber into thin slices.
- Mix cream cheese, juice of half a lemon, Dijon mustard, chopped herbs, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Brown the slices of whole wheat bread in a toaster or on a griddle.
- Place thin slices of cucumber (or lettuce leaves), cream mixture, and slices of smoked salmon on bread. Drizzle with dried dill, and garnish with fresh herbs.
