Bagel with Smoked Salmon & Whipped Cream Cheese

This is a very delicious breakfast combo. The onions sharpness and the capers saltiness compliment the cream cheese and salmon so well. I use whipped cream cheese instead of regular cream cheese for a lighter finish. You could purchase whipped cream cheese at a store, but it is also possible to make. Recipe is included.

I personally prefer small sized bagels. I also save the leftover whipped cream cheese to spread it over my toast when I want a quick bite.

Bagel with Smoked Salmon & Whipped Cream Cheese

·      smoked salmon

·      caper

·      raw onions, sliced thin(soak in water for a minute and whip well with paper towel)

·      bagel

·      butter or margarine

Whipped Cream Cheese:

·      ½ box or 100g to 125 g of cream cheese

·      1 to 2 tablespoons milk

1.     Soften the cream cheese in room temperature or warm it up in a microwave. Watch out for the temperature if you are using the microwave. You do not want to heat up too much.

2.     Whisk the cream cheese.

3.     Once the cream cheese is smooth and creamy, add milk. Continue to whisk.

4.     Leave the whipped cream cheese aside.

5.     Cut the bagel in half and toast lightly. Spread butter or margarine over the bagels.

6.     Layer the bagel with whipped cream cheese, smoked salmon, onion slices, and caper.

BLT Avocado Salad

I love using avocados on my salad because it adds an amazing richness and creaminess to it. And who doesn’t want an extra boost of nutrition! Enjoy this simple BLT salad with avocado, and drizzle my delicious homemade dressing.

BLT Avocado Salad

·      120g to 140g of salad mix (use your favorite leafy vegetables)

·      4-6 slices of bacon

·      5-6 fruit tomatoes

·      1 whole avocado

-Homemade dressing

·      4 tablespoons of olive oil

·      1 tablespoon of rice vinegar

·      1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard

·      ½ to 1 teaspoon of cane sugar

·      a pinch of salt

·      a pinch of black pepper

1.     Rinse the leafy vegetables carefully with cold water.

2.     Combine all the dressing ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Add extra salt and sugar if necessary.

3.     Cut bacon into 1 to 2cm pieces and cook throughly. Cut the avocado into 2 to 3cm cubes. Cut tomatoes into 4, or 8 pieces.

4.     Add the dressing on the salad and gently toss until your greens are lightly coated.

5.     Add tomatoes and avocados and gently toss.

6.     Top the salad with bacon and serve on a plate. Add some bread on the side if you like!

I served the salad with fresh-squeezed ruby grapefruit juice. FYI...Over-squeezing leads to bitterness.