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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

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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.

Questions

Can I make Smoked Salmon Rye Toast dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry 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 this entry 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.

How long does Smoked Salmon Rye Toast keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them 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.

Can I halve or double Smoked Salmon Rye Toast?

Yes. As written it serves 2. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. There is no cooking pitfall here; the quantities simply scale.

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