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Smoked Salmon Rye Toast

Crispy dark rye bread topped with tangy horseradish cream, silky smoked salmon, sliced red onion, and capers.

10 minEasyServes 2340 cal/serving

GermanBreakfastNo-CookPescatarianHigh ProteinHalal-friendlyNut-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

  • 2 slices dark rye bread, toasted
  • 1/4 cup cream cheese
  • 1 tsp prepared horseradish
  • 2 tsp fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
  • 4 oz smoked salmon, sliced
  • 2 tbsp red onion, sliced
  • 2 tsp capers, drained

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup cream cheese, 1 tsp prepared horseradish, 2 tsp chopped fresh dill, and 1 tsp fresh lemon juice until smooth.

  2. 2

    Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly across the 2 slices toasted dark rye bread.

  3. 3

    Arrange 4 oz sliced smoked salmon over the cream cheese spread on each slice.

  4. 4

    Top with 2 tbsp sliced red onion and 2 tsp drained capers before serving.

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Questions

Is there a substitute for capers in Smoked Salmon Rye Toast?

The entry for Smoked Salmon Rye Toast calls for 2 tsp capers, drained. In its place: Chopped green olives give the same briny pop.

Can I make Smoked Salmon Rye Toast less spicy?

Yes. The heat in Smoked Salmon Rye Toast comes from 1 tsp prepared horseradish. For a milder plate, start with half the horseradish and add more to taste at the end; nothing else in the method changes.

Can I make Smoked Salmon Rye Toast dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Smoked Salmon Rye Toast is 1/4 cup cream cheese. Swap the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Smoked Salmon Rye Toast gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Smoked Salmon Rye Toast is 2 slices dark rye bread, toasted. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

Does Smoked Salmon Rye Toast contain fish?

Yes: 4 oz smoked salmon, sliced. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, dairy and fish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How much protein is in Smoked Salmon Rye Toast?

One serving (the recipe makes 2) has 22 g of protein in about 340 calories, alongside 28 g carbohydrate and 15 g fat, plus 4 g fiber and 850 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list. More like it: the high-protein breakfast collection.

Can I freeze Smoked Salmon Rye Toast?

It is not a good candidate. Refrigerate what is left of Smoked Salmon Rye Toast within two hours and eat it within two days (seafood turns fast). Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

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