Smoked Salmon Bagel Stack
Estimated $6.82 recipe · $6.82 per serving (US / USD)
A deli-style bagel with cream cheese, smoked salmon, red onion and capers — built in minutes.
The recipe
Smoked Salmon Bagel Stack
A deli-style bagel with cream cheese, smoked salmon, red onion and capers — built in minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 wholemeal bagel thin
- 2 tbsp light cream cheese
- 80g smoked salmon
- 2 thin slices red onion
- 1 tsp capers
- Few sprigs fresh dill
- Squeeze of lemon
Estimated recipe cost
$6.82 for 1 serving · $6.82 per serving
US grocery planning estimate in USD. Includes the amounts used from the listed ingredients, including pantry items. Prices and portion weights vary.
Ingredient-by-ingredient breakdown
| Ingredient & price basis | Cost used |
|---|---|
| 1 wholemeal bagel thinPlanning assumption · $3.00 / 6 each · Count stated in recipe | $0.50 |
| 2 tbsp light cream cheesePlanning assumption · $2.00 / 227 g · 1 tbsp ≈ 15g | $0.26 |
| 80g smoked salmonPlanning assumption · $5.00 / 85 g · Uses 80g | $4.71 |
| 2 thin slices red onionRetail benchmark · $2.84 / 1361 g · Retail reference · Assumes 150 g per item/portion | $0.63 |
| 1 tsp capersPlanning assumption · $3.00 / 200 g · 1 tsp ≈ 5g | $0.08 |
| Few sprigs fresh dillPlanning assumption · $1.00 / 28 g · Assumes 1 g per item/portion | $0.04 |
| Squeeze of lemonPlanning assumption · $0.60 / 1 each · Count stated in recipe | $0.60 |
| Estimated total | $6.82 |
Retail references are representative products, not quotes for every variety. Other prices are editorial planning assumptions. Checked 9 October 2026; these are not live prices.
Price bases and quantity assumptions refer to the original recipe. Unspecified quantities use the assumptions shown above. Listed optional ingredients are included. Unlisted sides, extra seasoning, tax, energy and delivery are excluded. Buying full packages will cost more.
Instructions
- Lightly toast the bagel thin if you like it warm (optional).
- Spread both halves with the cream cheese.
- Layer on the smoked salmon, red onion and capers, finish with dill and a squeeze of lemon, then close.
Recipe notes
No bagel? The same stack works on two rice cakes for a lighter base.
Estimated nutrition per serving
390 kcal · 27g protein. Values are estimates and vary with brands, substitutions and portions.
Recipe images may be AI-generated illustrations. Nutrition figures are estimates.