Smoked Salmon Sandwich

Presented by Quick Pot Recipes

Ingredients

For the Sandwich:

2 everything bagels

4 oz smoked salmon

1 ripe avocado, sliced

1 cup arugula

1/2 cup pickled onions (store-bought or homemade)

For the Garlic Cream Cheese:

4 oz cream cheese, softened

1-2 cloves garlic, minced (to taste)

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Prepare the Garlic Cream Cheese:

In a small bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Toast the Bagels:

Slice the everything bagels in half and toast them until golden and crispy.

Assemble the Sandwich:

Spread a generous layer of garlic cream cheese on each half of the toasted bagels.

On one half, layer the smoked salmon, followed by slices of avocado, a handful of arugula, and a generous portion of pickled onions.

Top with the other half of the bagel.

Serve

Cut the sandwich in half if desired, and enjoy immediately!