Easy Lox Bagel (Classic Deli Style)

Smoked salmon on a bagel with capers, cream cheese and more? Yes please! This easy lox bagel recipe satisfies.

"Without this thoughtful recipe, it's easy to forget the capers and red onion, which makes all the difference. Bon appétit"

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Greg, One Happy Dish reader

This is one of those classic recipes that's so good, I'm salivating just thinking about it as I type this. I grew up eating lox and bagels often...and, well, I honestly can't imagine life without them. 😉

For clarification, the terms lox and smoked salmon are interchangeable here as far as the recipe goes, but they actually differ in the way they're prepared. The Yiddish term "lox" refers to salmon that has been salt-cured but not smoked. Smoked salmon, on the other hand, has been cured and also smoked which gives it not just a salty flavor but also a smoky one.

So when you shop for lox, feel free to substitute smoked salmon instead! The end result is very similar and 1000% delicious whichever you choose.

🌿 Ingredients

The beauty of bagels and lox is that really all of the toppings are optional. I love thinly sliced red onions and cucumbers, but feel free to leave one or the other out if you don't love them. (P.S. I highly recommend capers though.)

See recipe card below for exact quantities.

📝 Instructions

I usually get the toppings sliced and ready first, and I like to use a chef's knife to slice the cucumbers and red onion nice and thin. (But thicker slices are fine too...it's all good.)

Next, go ahead and slice your bagel and pop it in the toaster. Once it's ready, simply spread a tablespoon or so of cream cheese on each bagel half, followed by smoked salmon, veggies and a little salt and pepper if you'd like.

Close it up or eat it open-faced; your choice! Let me know how you like to eat yours in the comments.

🥧 Serving suggestions

A simple side of fruit (mixed berries, sliced melon, etc.) or a small cup of coffee pairs perfectly with this bagel breakfast.

🍲 More to love

If you love this recipe and want to try a fun variation, you can try these scrambled eggs with smoked salmon next...one of my faves. And if you're the adventurous type you could even make your own small batch bagels (I promise they are easier than you think!)

🍳 Recipe

Easy Lox Bagel (Classic Deli Style)

Allison Campbell

5 from 3 ratings

What could be better than lox on a bagel with cream cheese and all the toppings? This 5-minute single serve recipe is easy and delicious.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Servings: 1

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Calories: 408

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

  

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• ⅛ cucumber
• 2 slices red onion
• 1 bagel
• 2 ounces cream cheese
• 1 ounce smoked salmon
• 1 tablespoon capers
• dash sea salt optional, to taste
• dash freshly ground black pepper optional, to taste

Equipment

• cutting board
• chef's knife
• toaster

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Method

 

1. Prep: Thinly slice the cucumbers and red onion. Slice and toast the bagel.
   ⅛ cucumber, 2 slices red onion, 1 bagel
2. Assemble: Spread the cream cheese on each bagel half, followed by the smoked salmon, cucumber, red onion and capers. Season with salt and pepper if desired.
   2 ounces cream cheese, 1 ounce smoked salmon, 1 tablespoon capers, dash sea salt, dash freshly ground black pepper
3. Enjoy: Serve immediately, end enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 408kcalCarbohydrates: 64gProtein: 27gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 1182mgPotassium: 359mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 159IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Storage: Assembled bagel with lox is best eaten immediately but could be stored in the fridge or a chilled lunch box for a few hours.

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