Ingredients

  • 4 bagels (cut in half and toasted)
  • 1/2 lb of norwegian smoked salmon (or lox)
  • 1 large tomatoes, sliced evenly
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
  • 4 lettuce leaves (washed and dried)
  • 1 lemon, sliced
  • 4 parsley sprigs, divided
  • 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese
  • Optional Ingredients
  • 4 green olives
  • 3 tablespoons capers
  • 1 green onion, finely chopped
  • 1 green pepper, sliced thinly

Method

  • Arrange smoked salmon, thinly sliced, sliced red onions, 2 leaf lettuce, 4 slices tomatoes, hard boiled eggs, lemon and parsley sprigs on a nice pretty plate. Add cream cheese in the middle with spreading knife.
  • Fill bowls with green and black olives, capers, chopped green onions, thinly sliced green and red peppers for garnish.
  • Toast bagels, bagels in a basket lined with a cloth napkin.
  • Optional! Whip cream cheese until soft and fold in chives or dill for spreading on the bread.