Smoked Salmon Sandwich

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

1. 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

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

Assemble the Sandwich

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

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

3. Top with the other half of the bagel.

Serve

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

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