Salmon lox, with its rich and salty flavor, is a versatile ingredient that goes beyond the classic bagel and cream cheese combo. Here are some ways to enjoy it:
Classic Appetizers:
The New York Classic: Toast a bagel, spread with cream cheese, and top with lox, red onion, capers, and a squeeze of lemon.
Beyond the Bagel:
Platters: Lox is a perfect addition to charcuterie boards. Arrange it with crackers, cream cheese, fresh vegetables like cucumber and tomato, and fruits like grapes or berries.
Salads: For a protein boost, add lox to a salad. It pairs well with spring greens, spinach, or a bed of arugula. Use a light vinaigrette dressing.
Creative Options:
Smoked Salmon Bowls: Make a breakfast or lunch bowl with lox, quinoa or brown rice, avocado, a soft-boiled egg, and a drizzle of your favorite dressing.
Lox and Cream Cheese Stuffed Vegetables: Hollow out cucumber halves or cherry tomatoes and fill them with a mixture of cream cheese, chopped lox, and fresh herbs.
Savory Salmon Crepes: Make crepes and fill them with a creamy dill sauce, smoked salmon, and fresh asparagus.
Smoked Salmon Pizza: Get creative with pizza toppings! Spread pesto on a pizza crust, top with lox, mozzarella cheese, and red onion slices. Bake until golden brown.