Smoked Salmon Sandwich • Two Purple Figs

This Smoked Salmon Sandwich is our favorite brunch sandwich to make. If you love a smoked salmon bagel, or if you’ve made our viral smoked salmon platter, this is FOR YOU! Layers of smoked salmon, avocados, cream cheese, arugula and more! So GOOD!

Here’s how we turn smoked salmon into a satisfying meal. It’s perfect for lunch, brunch, light dinner and more. It’s light, hearty, filling and delicious. You can totally make this Smoked Salmon Salad With Blue Cheese Dressing if prefer a salad version.

We’ve also fallen in love with this Smoked Salmon Dip for a dip version of the flavors. And for large crowds or fancy presentations, we make a Smoked Salmon Platter. But, nothing beats a sandwich when you need it. Nothing.

Take on your favorite rustic bread and slather it with cream cheese. Season it with a hefty amount of bagel seasoning, and layer all the goodness on top. Such a fun recipe to make especially with warmer days ahead for picnics.

Why You’ll Love Smoked Salmon Sandwich

• It’s a simple, no cook recipe that’s filling and tasty.
• You can make this with different toppings and variations of breads.
• It comes together in 10 minutes!
• If you’re looking for picnic options, this is a great one! Any on the go option, actually.
• It’s loaded with nutrients and makes a healthy option for lunch, brunch or even a light dinner.
• Similar to our Spicy Tuna Sandwich, you can make this ahead of time and enjoy later.
• Like many smoked salmon recipes, we use our secret Dill Sauce to offer the final round of flavor. OMG so GOOD!

Ingredients You’ll Need

• Smoked Salmon. Use Norwegian or your favorite brand of smoked salmon.
• Cream Cheese. If you have whipped cream cheese, it will be easier to spread. Otherwise use room temperature cream cheese to make spreading a breeze.
• Bread. You can make this recipe into deli sandwiches, or use whole grain rolls, or rustic bread. The choice is entirely yours.
• Seasoning. Since the smoked salmon is quite salty, watch for the amount of salt you use. We love the everything bagel seasoning here, extra black pepper  and chilli flakes .
• Sauce. Nothing beats our Dill Sauce with smoked salmon. NOTHING. It’s a mustard, honey dill based sauce that’s utterly delicious!
• Toppings. We used arugula, radishes, cucumbers, onions, avocados and jalapeños.
• Lime. Use lime or lemon for a final drizzle. It’s salmon’s best friend!

How to Make Smoked Salmon Sandwich

1. Start by spreading the cream cheese over the bread you choose. You can toast the bread for an extra kick of texture if you prefer.
2. Then you’re going to season the cream cheese. Our favorite here is the bagel seasoning which you can find at plenty of grocery stores. You can use flavored or herbed cream cheese too!
   
3. Begin piling gradually the toppings. Start with the greens as they’re light in weight and can take the heavier toppings.
4. Add in smaller toppings like radishes, cucumbers and sliced onions.
   
5. Now you’re going in with the smoked salmon. Layer as much or as little as you like.
   
6. We love finishing off with the avocados as they’re soft and buttery and stick right over the salmon. Now all your toppings are fully layered and it’s time to season them.
7. As mentioned before, the smoked salmon is quite salty, so we skipped the salt. We opted for black pepper and chilli flakes.
   
8. To finish the smoked salmon sandwich, we drizzled our Dill Sauce. It’s a DREAM in this sandwich! You guys should have a jar of this magic sauce at all times in your fridge! It’s SO GOOD!
9. Now you’re going to put the top bread and your smoked salmon sandwich is ready!
   
10. Perfect to serve right away or keep in the fridge for later.

Tips for the Best Sandwich

1. Choose a brand of smoked salmon that you like, as it is the hero ingredient.
2. Buy thinly sliced smoked salmon as it’s easier to load in the sandwich.
3. Use herbed or flavored cream cheese for a richer tasting sandwich.
4. Be careful about salting the toppings as the smoked salmon is quite salty.
5. When piling the toppings, make sure you pile the most of them at the bottom of the sandwich. This helps them stick together better.
6. Choose a type of bread that YOU like–make them deli sandwiches, pretzel sandwiches or any type you like.
7. Toast your bread for a crisper texture!
8. Don’t skimp on the Dill Sauce, it’s the perfect compliment to smoked salmon!

How Long Does Smoked Salmon Sandwich Last?

You can prepare the sandwich and keep it int he fridge up to 3 days. After that, the toppings start to wilt and loose much of their texture. It’s best to keep it for just 24 hours if you truly want it to taste as fresh. Either way , it needs to be well wrapped.

How long Can smoked Salmon Sandwich Sit out?

At room temperature, the sandwich can sit for two hours to ensure food safety. If you’re keeping it cold in a cooler box or a cold bag for a picnic, it can stay for 6-7 hours.

How to Defrost Smoked Salmon?

It’s best to defrost it in the fridge overnight. If you’re rushed, you can similarly defrost it over the counter, it usually takes 2 hours or so.

Do you need to cook Smoked Salmon?

No. Smoked salmon is safe to eat for most people as it is cured and smoked at a temperature that’s safe to eat. Consult your physician if you have medical conditions, pregnant os use prescriptions.

What is the best bread to make smoked salmon sandwich?

Truthfully, we use our favorite bread. It’s a personal taste, and you’ll love it when you use what you like. So certainly feel free to go ahead and do that!

What Goes with Smoked Salmon Sandwich?

Cream cheese is a perfect spread as it balances out the saltiness. Buttery avocados, red onions, greens, cool cucumbers, zesty lemon and many more. And most importantly our magic Dill Sauce!! It’s a sweet mustard dill sauce that pairs so wonderfully here!

Easy Salmon Recipes

Sweet Chili Salmon
Smoked Salmon Dip
Air Fryer Salmon Bites
Salmon Tartare
Smoked Salmon Platter
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