Smoked Salmon Appetizer Bagel Bites
These Smoked Salmon Appetizer Bagel Bites are elegant, bite-sized, and incredibly easy to make. Perfect for parties, brunch, or casual gatherings, they combine creamy cheese, fresh arugula, smoky salmon, and a sprinkle of seasoning for a crowd-pleasing appetizer that looks as good as it tastes.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6–8 people (3–4 bites per person)
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American / European
Ingredients
2 regular-sized bagels (any variety)
1/3 cup cream cheese
1 cup baby arugula
85 g smoked salmon
1/4 cup fresh dill
1/2 tsp Everything But The Bagel seasoning
Optional: lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
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Toast bagels if serving immediately, or leave untoasted if preparing in advance.
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Cut each bagel in half, then cut each half into 3 pieces, creating 12 bites per bagel (24 total).
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Spread cream cheese evenly over each bite.
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Fold 2–3 arugula leaves in half and press onto the cream cheese.
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Cut smoked salmon into smaller pieces and place one piece on each bite.
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Top with fresh dill and sprinkle Everything But The Bagel seasoning.
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Optional: add a skewer and a squeeze of lemon before serving.
Notes
- Bagel Alternatives: Gluten-free bagels, mini bagels, or any preferred type.
- Cheese Options: Swap cream cheese for smashed avocado or dairy-free alternatives.
- Add-Ons: Capers, thinly sliced cucumber, or radish.
- Base Swap: Use cucumber rounds, crackers, or crostini instead of bagels.
- Leafy Greens: Replace arugula with baby spinach, watercress, or microgreens.
