Your favorite brunch special just took on a new, heartier format. Everything here comes through: The bagels, capers, lox, raw onions, and cream cheese are all balanced out by spinach’s natural mild sweetness. This makes a lot of salad, so you could serve it as either a main or a side dish for a larger crowd. Using whipped cream cheese will make it easier to whisk. You can opt for hot smoked salmon, but cold is a classic. Since the spinach is hardy, you can make this up to 30 minutes before serving.
Ingredients
2 (4-oz.) everything bagels, cut into 1-in. pieces
5 tablespoons (2½ oz.) salted butter, melted
1 cup whipped cream cheese (about 5½ oz.)
¼ cup plus 2 Tbsp. water
3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
1½ tablespoons chopped drained capers
½ teaspoon black pepper
12 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 12 cups)
⅔ cup very thinly sliced red onion (from 1 [3½-oz.] onion)
8 ounces cold-smoked salmon, thinly sliced
1 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. everything bagel seasoning Dill sprigs
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss together bagel pieces and melted butter on a baking sheet; spread in an even layer. Bake in preheated oven until toasted, 8 to 10 minutes, turning once halfway through bake time. Let cool about 10 minutes.
Whisk together cream cheese, water, dill, vinegar, capers, and pepper in a large bowl until well combined (mixture will be slightly chunky). Add spinach, onion, and toasted bagel pieces; toss to coat.
Divide spinach mixture evenly among 4 plates. Top evenly with salmon; sprinkle with bagel seasoning, and garnish with dill sprigs.
Recipe by Cooking TV Recipes at https://cookingtv-channel.com/everything-bagel-salad/