Smoked Salmon Sandwich with Feta

smoked salmon sandwiches on a wooden board

4.86 from 7 votes

Think of this open-faced smoked salmon sandwich as a lighter Mediterranean twist on classic lox and bagels, except lighter and maybe even bolder with flavor, thanks to feta and a delicious crunchy root veggie salad! To make it spreadable, don't forget to smash the feta with some olive oil to schemer on the salmon toasts.

Prep Time15

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American, Mediterranean

Diet: Low Calorie

Servings: toasts

Author: Suzy Karadsheh

Ingredients

1 carrot, peeled and cut into thin, short sticks
3 radishes, cut into thin, short sticks
1 green onion, white and green parts, sliced into rounds
Aleppo pepper (or red pepper flakes), to taste
Kosher salt, to taste
1 lime or lemon
Extra virgin olive oil
1 small beet, peeled and cut into thin, short sticks
4 slices whole wheat bread, toasted
2 ounces quality feta cheese
5 to 6 ounces quality smoked salmon fillet

Instructions

In a small bowl, combine the carrots, radish, green onion, and beets. Season lightly with kosher salt and Aleppo pepper (or red pepper flakes). Add as good squeeze of the lime and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and toss.
Combine the feta cheese with a bit of olive oil and, using the back of your fork, break up the feta and mash it so it is easy to spread.
Spread some feta on each of the toasted bread slices. Add the smoked salmon on top and season with a pinch of red pepper flakes and a squeeze of lime, if you like. Add the veggies on top and serve!

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Notes

Cheese options: I used feta, made softer with a bit of extra virgin olive oil. Other cheese options like labneh, whipped feta, goat cheese, or another soft cheese will work well.
Choosing your smoked salmon: smoked salmon is already cooked and ready to use, and you can find it in the refrigerator section near the fish counter at most grocery stores. Do examine the package well, and avoid smoked salmon that looks too oily or has brown spots or dark dry edges. Read the label as well to make sure it does not have too much salt or sugar.
Serving ideas: these toasts are great for brunch or lunch next to salad. If you're making a big lunch buffet for friends, you can add an egg dish like my herby potato omelet, frittata, or egg casserole.
Leftovers and storage: Store leftover vegetables in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Smoked salmon leftovers that have not been combined with other ingredients can be stored in their packaging for up to 1 week in the refrigerator (read your package instructions).
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