Smoked Salmon and Dill Cream Cheese Bagels

Ingredients

• 4 pieces bagels, sliced and toasted
• 8 ounces smoked salmon, thinly sliced

• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

• 1 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons capers, drained

Method

1. 01
   In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, chopped dill, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Mix until well blended and smooth.
2. 02
   Slice the bagels in half and toast them to your desired level of crispness.
3. 03
   Spread an even layer of the dill cream cheese mixture on each half of the toasted bagels.
4. 04
   Arrange the smoked salmon slices evenly over the cream cheese layer on each bagel half.
5. 05
   Top the smoked salmon with thin slices of red onion and a few capers for each bagel.
6. 06
   Serve immediately, and enjoy your smoked salmon and dill cream cheese bagels with a side of fresh fruit or a green salad.