New York Bagel with Lox and Schmear

Born in New York's Jewish delis, the bagel with lox and schmear turns a simple breakfast into a city classic. A generous cream-cheese spread meets silky smoked salmon, sharp onion, and briny capers on a chewy bagel.

Serves 2 · 10 min prep · 5 min cook

Estimate for one serving

• 720 cal
• 12.8g protein
• 40g carbs
• 8.4g fat
• 5g fiber

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Ingredients

• 2 fresh bagelsBakery
• 4 oz plain cream cheeseDairy
• 4 oz smoked salmon (lox)Seafood
• 1/4 red onion, thinly slicedProduce
• 1 tbsp capersPantry
• 4 tomato slicesProduce
• sprigs fresh dill optionalProduce
• for serving lemon wedgesProduce

Instructions

1. 1Slice and lightly toast bagels if desired.
2. 2Schmear generously with cream cheese.
3. 3Layer lox, onion, tomato, capers, dill.
4. 4Squeeze lemon. Eat with both hands.