Ingredients

  • 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • Kosher salt
  • 4 large eggs
  • 3/4 pound sugar snap peas, halved crosswise
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 small clove garlic
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
  • 1 teaspoon dried onion flakes
  • 8 radishes, cut into thin wedges
  • 8 cups baby arugula (about 5 ounces)
  • 1 cup broccoli sprouts or alfalfa sprouts
  • 8 ounces smoked salmon, torn into bite-size pieces
  • 2 cups bagel chips, slightly crushed

Method

  • Special equipment: four 32-ounce wide-mouthed glass jars with lids
  • Make pickled onions: Toss the onions with 2 tablespoons each vinegar and cold water and a large pinch of salt in a small bowl.
  • Let sit for at least 30 minutes, tossing occasionally.
  • (The onions will turn bright pink.)
  • Strain.
  • Cook the eggs and peas: Put the eggs in a medium saucepan, and add water to cover by an inch.
  • Bring to a boil, add the peas, cover and remove from heat.
  • Let sit for 10 minutes.
  • Run the eggs and peas under cold water to cool.
  • Remove the eggshells and roughly chop the eggs.
  • Make the dressing: Pulse the milk, cream cheese, mayonnaise, remaining 1 tablespoon vinegar, garlic and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a blender until smooth.
  • Pour the mixture into a small bowl, and stir in the sesame seeds, poppy seeds and onion flakes.
  • Refrigerate the dressing, covered, until ready to serve.
  • Assemble the salads: Using four 32-ounce wide-mouthed glass jars with lids, evenly divide the radishes among the jars, then add the following in separate layers: the arugula, sprouts, smoked salmon, peas, chopped eggs and pickled onions.
  • Pack the dressing and bagel chips (1 serving is about 1/3 cup dressing and 1/2 cup chips) in separate small containers for transporting.
  • Just before serving, transfer the jarred ingredients to a large bowl, add the bagel chips, toss with the dressing and season with salt and pepper.