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Loaded Bagel Salad Recipe

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Loaded Bagel Salad is a vibrant, fresh salad combining peppery arugula, smoked sockeye salmon, soft boiled eggs, and crunchy toasted everything bagel pieces. Tossed with a creamy, tangy dressing made of cream cheese, Dijon mustard, and lemon, this salad offers a flavorful twist on traditional bagels with lox, perfect for a light yet satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

  • 4 oz H‑E‑B Alaskan Wild Smoked Sockeye Salmon (113 grams)
  • 4 cups arugula (170 grams)
  • 1 everything bagel, ripped into ~1″ pieces (105 grams)
  • 3 eggs, soft boiled and halved
  • 2/3 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (100 grams)
  • 1/2 cup sliced cucumber (50 grams)
  • 1/4 cup sliced red onion (40 grams)

For Toasting Bagel Pieces

  • 1 tsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp everything but the bagel seasoning (4 grams)

Dressing Ingredients

  • 1 oz Philadelphia 1/3 Less Fat cream cheese, softened (31 grams)
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard (15 grams)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp Oh My Spice! Lemon Pepper Seasoning

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dressing: In a bowl, whisk together the softened cream cheese, Dijon mustard, olive oil, white wine vinegar, lemon juice, and Oh My Spice! Lemon Pepper Seasoning until the dressing is smooth and well combined. Set aside.
  2. Toast the bagel pieces: Heat the unsalted butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ripped bagel pieces and toss them to evenly coat with butter. Continue to toast in the skillet, flipping frequently, until the pieces are golden brown all around. Remove from heat and set aside.
  3. Assemble the salad: Arrange the arugula, sliced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, soft boiled egg halves, and smoked sockeye salmon evenly in two large bowls. Drizzle with the prepared dressing.
  4. Add final toppings: Top each salad with the toasted bagel pieces and sprinkle everything but the bagel seasoning over the top right before serving to add extra flavor and crunch.

Notes

  • Soft boiled eggs can be prepared ahead of time and kept chilled until ready to use.
  • Use fresh arugula for the best peppery flavor and crisp texture.
  • To make the salad vegan, omit the salmon and eggs, and substitute cream cheese with a plant-based version.
  • Everything but the bagel seasoning can be adjusted to taste or replaced with a mix of sesame seeds, dried garlic, dried onion, and poppy seeds.
  • If preferred, the bagel pieces can be toasted in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes instead of using a skillet.

Keywords: bagel salad, smoked salmon salad, arugula salad, everything bagel seasoning, soft boiled eggs, healthy salad, easy salad recipe

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