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make-ahead salads | RECIPES

Smoked Salmon “Bagel” Salad

with Lemon Chive Buttermilk Dressing

SERVES 6. HANDS-ON TIME: 25 MINUTES. TOTAL TIME: 55 MINUTES.

All the flavors of your favorite deli bagel — in salad form!

With the dressing, croutons and eggs made in advance,

this satisfying meal is ready in less time than a lunch run.

DRESSING

1⁄3 cup full-fat sour cream
or plain yogurt

1⁄4 cup whole buttermilk

2 tsp lemon zest

• 2 tbsp lemon juice

2 tbsp each finely chopped
fresh chives and dill

1⁄4 tsp sea salt

1⁄8 tsp ground black pepper

SALAD

1 whole-grain bagel
(plain or sesame),
cut into 1-inch cubes

1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil

1⁄8 tsp sea salt

6 large eggs

2 romaine hearts, leaves
torn (about 5 cups)

1⁄2 English cucumber, halved
lengthwise and chopped

2 tbsp finely chopped
red onion, optional

2 tbsp drained capers

10 oz smoked salmon,
cut into 1⁄2-inch pieces
or rolled up

everything bagel
spice mix, optional

1. Prepare dressing: In a bowl whisk
   together all dressing ingredients.


2. Prepare salad: Preheat oven to
   325ºF; line a baking sheet with
   parchment. In a small bowl, toss
   bagel pieces with oil and salt. On
   prepared baking sheet, spread bagel
   pieces in a single layer; bake until
   golden and crunchy, stirring once
   or twice, about 20 to 30 minutes.
   Transfer to a bowl and let cool.


3. Meanwhile, to a saucepan, add
   eggs; cover with cool water by
   1 inch. Bring to a boil then remove
   from heat; cover and let stand
   7 minutes. Drain eggs and let cool.


4. Peel eggs; slice in half. To a large
   bowl, add lettuce, cucumber and
   onion (if using). Just before serving,
   toss with 3 tbsp dressing, adding
   more as desired. Top salad with
   croutons, eggs, capers and salmon.
   Sprinkle with spice mix (if using).

PER SERVING (1⁄6 of recipe): Calories: 245,

Total Fat: 12 g, Sat. Fat: 4 g, Monounsaturated

Fat: 5 g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g, Carbs: 15 g,

Fiber: 2 g, Sugars: 4 g, Protein: 19 g,

Sodium: 678 mg, Cholesterol: 205 mg

MAKE AHEAD: Make recipe

through Step 3. Store dressing,

prepared salad components and

eggs separately in the refrigerator.

Store bagel pieces in an airtight

container at room temperature.

Complete Step 4 just before serving.