A generously stuffed sandwich in a freshly toasted bagel, sparkling with a sprinkle of gold edible glitter. Layers of visually catching smoked salmon, crisp green apple slices, red radish circles peek between a spread of dill-infused cream cheese. A side of pickles and a scattering of fresh microgreens completes the stunning ensemble.

New Yorker Celebratory Sandwich

Name: New Yorker Celebratory Sandwich
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: bagel, 4 split and toasted; Smoked Salmon, 8 oz thinly sliced; Green Apple, 1 thinly sliced; radish, 4 thinly sliced; Dill Cream Cheese Spread, 8 oz available at local delis; Edible Gold Glitter, as required available at gourmet stores; pickle, 8 speared; microgreens, handful for plating; Extra virgin olive oil, to taste None; salt, to taste None; black pepper, to taste None

Category Brunch

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 5 minutes

Style American

Technique Toasting

Diet Friendly Pescatarian

Daily Recipe: November 03, 2023

Inspired by the Big Apple on Sandwich Day, our 'New Yorker Celebratory Sandwich' blends iconic New York ingredients into one sublime, mouth-watering masterpiece. The key constituents are a fresh bagel, locally sourced smoked salmon, crisp apple slices, and a rich, creamy dill cream cheese spread. We've also added some 'bling' in gold edible glitter for that truly New York touch.

Ingredients (for 4)

Bagel - 4 - split and toasted
Smoked salmon - 8 oz - thinly sliced
Green apple - 1 - thinly sliced
Radish - 4 - thinly sliced
Dill cream cheese spread - 8 oz - available at local delis
Edible gold glitter - as required - available at gourmet stores
Pickle - 8 - speared
Microgreens - handful - for plating
Extra virgin olive oil - to taste
Salt - to taste
Black pepper - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🥯🔥🩸

Lightly brush bagels with olive oil and toast until golden brown.
Step 2 - 🥯🧈🌿

Spread a generous layer of dill cream cheese on each toasted bagel half.
Step 3 - 🥯🧀🐟

Arrange a layer of smoked salmon over the cream cheese.
Step 4 - 🥯🍏🍥

Top salmon with green apple and radish slices.
Step 5 - 🥯🧂⚫

Add a light sprinkle of salt and cracked black pepper to taste.
Step 6 - 🥯🥪✋

Close the sandwich with the other bagel half and press gently.
Step 7 - 🥯✨👌

Dust the top of the sandwich lightly with edible gold glitter.
Step 8 - 🥯🥒🌱

Garnish with a side of pickles and a scattering of microgreens.
Step 9 - 🥯🍴🏞️

Serve immediately or wrap tightly in parchment for a picnic outing.

Additional

The combination of salmon and cream cheese is reminiscent of a classic New York staple, the lox bagel sandwich. The addition of apple and edible glitter turns it into a celebratory feast. For a vegan version, substitute salmon with vegan lox (carrot) and cream cheese with a dairy-free version.