Cream Cheese and Salmon Smorrebrod

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 0

Creamy and delicious open sandwich perfect for a light lunch or afternoon snack

by The Chefin Sandwich

Prep

10 min

Cook

2 min

Ready In

12 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	4 slices danish pumpernickel bread or 4 slices other rye bread
	4 teaspoons butter
	2 ounces cream cheese , softened
	3 ounces thinly sliced smoked salmon or 3 ounces salted salmon
	16 cucumbers , slices cut thin

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

286

Sugar

Fat

17g

Smorrebrod is a popular open sandwich in the Scandinavian region, originating from Denmark. This Cream Cheese and Salmon Smorrebrod recipe is easy to prepare, filling and enjoyable for a light lunch or afternoon snack. The buttery pumpernickel bread or other types of rye bread are a perfect base for all the toppings. The cream cheese provides a creamy texture to the sandwich, while the smoked salmon adds a salty and savory flavor. Lastly, the thinly sliced cucumbers provide a refreshing crunch to the sandwich.

Instructions

1.	Toast the slices of bread and spread a teaspoon of butter onto each slice.
2.	Smear the cream cheese onto the bread.
3.	Place smoked salmon onto the cream cheese.
4.	Add thinly sliced cucumbers on top.
5.	Serve and enjoy!

PROS

This open sandwich is both delicious and filling.

The combination of cream cheese, smoked salmon, and cucumbers provides a balanced meal.

Perfect for anyone who needs to avoid gluten as the bread is made from rye flour.

CONS

The smoked salmon in this recipe may not be the most accessible ingredient in some regions.

Cucumbers can sometimes be bland in flavor.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This sandwich is loaded with health benefits:
1. The omega-3 fatty acids found in the salmon are great for heart health.
2. Cucumbers provide hydration and a source of vitamin C, K, and potassium.
3. Cream cheese is a source of calcium which is important for bone health.