I am not particularly fussy about toppings or spreads—everyone has their own style. But when I’m faced with a bagel platter, this is my go-to combination. A toasted bagel layered with creamy schmear, savory lox, crisp red onions, juicy tomatoes, capers, and a sprinkle of fresh dill. It’s a simple, satisfying classic that never disappoints.
Ingredients
- FOR SCALLION DILL CREAM CHEESE
- 2/3 cream cheese, slightly softened
- 3 scallions, thinly sliced
- 2 tsp. fresh dill, finely chopped
- 2 tsp. lemon juice
- FOR BAGEL AND LOX
- 2 bagels, sliced and toasted if desired
- 8 slices Lox, sliced paper thin
- 2/3 c. schmear, such as cream cheese, tofu spread or whitefish salad
- Thinly sliced tomato
- Thinly sliced cucumber
- Thinly sliced red onion
- Capers
- Fresh dill, for garnish
Instructions
Steps:
- For the cream cheese: In a medium bowl fold together cream cheese, scallions, dill and lemon
juice until fully combined.
2.For the bagels: Spread schmear equally on each slice of bagel. Top with 2 slices of lox, tomato, cucumber, red onion and capers. Serve the bagels open face and top with some fresh dill.
