Elegant Smoked Salmon Tea Sandwiches for Effortless Elegance
Experience the delightful taste of Smoked Salmon Tea Sandwiches, perfect for brunch or gatherings.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- sharp knife
- microplane
Ingredients
For the Cream Cheese Spread
- 8 oz Plain Cream Cheese Can replace with vegan cream cheese for dairy-free options.
- 2 tbsp Mayonnaise Opt for Greek yogurt for a healthier alternative.
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice Use freshly squeezed for the best taste.
- 1 tsp Lemon Zest Use a microplane for finely grating.
- 2 tbsp Capers Minced green olives can be a milder substitute.
- 1 tbsp Fresh Dill Can swap with chives or parsley.
- to taste Black Pepper
- to taste Salt
For the Sandwiches
- 12 slices Pumpernickel or Rye Bread Whole grain or gluten-free varieties work too.
- 8 oz Smoked Salmon Opt for wild-caught salmon or replace with cucumbers for vegetarian.
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Combine the softened cream cheese and mayonnaise in a mixing bowl. Stir until smooth and creamy.
- Mix in the freshly squeezed lemon juice, lemon zest, capers, fresh dill, black pepper, and salt. Stir until well blended.
- Spread about 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture on each slice of bread.
- Layer two slices of smoked salmon on one piece of the spread-covered bread.
- Close the sandwich with the other slice of bread and press gently to secure the layers.
- Trim the crusts off the sandwiches, then cut them into desired shapes.
- Optionally, garnish with extra dill on top.
Notes
Assemble sandwiches just before serving for best texture.