Entree: Canada – Montreal – Bagels with Lox (Toasted or sliced boiled bagel topped with cured or smoked salmon, cream cheese, and traditional garnishes)
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Ingredients
U.S. measurements first, metric equivalents in parentheses. Conversions are approximate; oz means weight ounces, not fluid ounces.
- 4 plain bagels (approximately 24 oz (680 g) total) - 8 oz (225 g) smoked salmon (lox), thinly sliced - 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened - 2 tbsp (30 ml) unsalted butter, softened (optional for toasting) - 1 small red onion (about 4 oz (115 g)), thinly sliced into rings - 2 tbsp (30 ml) capers, drained - 1 medium tomato (about 5 oz (140 g)), thinly sliced (optional) - 1 small cucumber (about 6 oz (170 g)), thinly sliced (optional) - 2 tbsp (30 ml) fresh dill, chopped, plus extra for garnish - 1 lemon, cut into wedges - 1 tsp (5 ml) freshly ground black pepper - 1/2 tsp (3 g) kosher salt, or to taste - 4 oz (115 g) thinly sliced Nova or additional smoked salmon for variety (optional)
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- 4 plain bagels (approximately 24 oz / 680 g total) - 8 oz (225 g) smoked salmon (lox), thinly sliced - 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened - 2 tbsp (30 ml) unsalted butter, softened (optional for toasting) - 1 small red onion (about 4 oz / 115 g), thinly sliced into rings - 2 tbsp (30 ml) capers, drained - 1 medium tomato (about 5 oz / 140 g), thinly sliced (optional) - 1 small cucumber (about 6 oz / 170 g), thinly sliced (optional) - 2 tbsp (30 ml) fresh dill, chopped, plus extra for garnish - 1 lemon, cut into wedges - 1 tsp (5 ml) freshly ground black pepper - 1/2 tsp (3 g) kosher salt, or to taste - 4 oz (115 g) thinly sliced Nova or additional smoked salmon for variety (optional)
Instructions
1. If desired, split bagels and toast cut sides in a toaster or under a broiler until golden; spread a thin layer of butter on toasted halves if using. 2. Spread about 2 tbsp (30 g) cream cheese on each bagel half so each assembled bagel uses roughly 4 tbsp (60 g) cream cheese total. 3. Layer 2 oz (55 g) smoked salmon (lox) on each bagel (or distribute slices evenly), folding slices for height and texture. 4. Top each with a few rings of red onion, a sprinkle of capers, a few slices of tomato or cucumber if using, and 1/2 tbsp (7.5 ml) chopped dill. 5. Season lightly with black pepper and optional kosher salt, squeeze lemon over the top to taste, garnish with extra dill, and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
Per serving | Servings: 4
Nutrition estimated: November 13, 2026
*Values are estimates based on USDA data and mathematical calculations. Actual values may vary. Where data are unavailable, those contributions are excluded. Calories, Carbohydrates, Protein, Fat, Saturated fat, Cholesterol, Fiber, Sodium, Potassium, Calcium, Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Vitamin D are known subtotals. Trans fat is a known subtotal, with data for 8 of 11 ingredients. Sugar is a known subtotal, with data for 10 of 11 ingredients. Missing contributions are unknown, not zero.