Ingredients

8 ounces cream cheese , room temperature
6 tablespoons chopped chives
1/4 cup creme fraiche or 1/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill or 2 teaspoons dried dill
2 cups finely chopped red onions
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
24 slices thin danish-style pumpernickel bread
12 ounces thinly sliced smoked salmon
Smoked-Salmon Sandwiches With Red Onion Relish is a great meal that is perfect for lunch or a light dinner. Pumpernickel bread is a dense bread known for its hearty texture and rich flavor. Cream cheese, combined with chives, creme fraiche/sour cream, and dill, makes the perfect spread for the pumpernickel bread. The smoked salmon adds a salty, savory taste that perfectly complements the red onion relish, which is sweet and tangy. The sandwich is light enough to enjoy on a hot summer day but is still satisfying enough to leave you feeling full and happy.

Instructions

1.In a bowl, mix cream cheese, creme fraiche/sour cream, dill, and chives until well combined.
2.In another bowl, combine onions, sugar, rice vinegar, and salt. Let sit for 30 minutes.
3.Spread the cream cheese mixture on the pumpernickel bread. Add some smoked salmon on the bread.
4.Top the sandwich with a generous serving of the red onion relish.
5.Serve and enjoy!

PROS

This sandwich is easy and quick to make.
It’s perfect for lunchtime or a light dinner.

The flavors and textures of the cream cheese, salmon, and red onion relish are a perfect match.

CONS

The salmon in this sandwich can be expensive, making it less accessible as an everyday meal.

There is a possibility that the red onion relish may have a strong taste that may be a bit overwhelming for some.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Salmon is a great source of protein as well as omega-3 fatty acids, which are an essential nutrient that can help with maintaining heart health and reducing inflammation.
Red onions are packed with nutrients such as vitamin C and antioxidants, which help to reduce inflammation and may help prevent certain chronic diseases.

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