Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
1.5 pound

smoked whitefish

skinned and boned

0.5 cup

red onion

minced

0.5 cup

celery

minced

1 cup

mayonnaise

1.5 tbsp

lemon juice

freshly squeezed

0.75 tsp

kosher salt

0.25 tsp

black pepper

freshly ground

6 unit

bagels

sliced in thirds horizontally

1 pound

smoked salmon

thinly sliced

16 ounce

cream cheese

softened

1 unit

tomatoes

sliced

1 unit

red onions

thinly sliced

Step 1
~4 min

Flake the smoked whitefish, removing skin and bones.

Step 2
~4 min

Combine flaked whitefish, red onion, celery, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl.

Step 3
~4 min

Taste and adjust seasoning.

Step 4
~4 min

Toast bagel slices.

Step 5
~4 min

Arrange smoked salmon, cream cheese, tomatoes, and red onions on a platter.

Step 6
~4 min

Serve the whitefish salad at room temperature with the platter of toppings and toasted bagels.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add capers or dill for extra flavor.

Use a variety of bagel flavors for added interest.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Whitefish salad can be made a day ahead.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side of potato salad or coleslaw.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Potato Salad
Coleslaw
Pickles

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Eastern Europe

Cultural Significance

Traditional Jewish deli food.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Passover
Yom Kippur

Occasion Tags

Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Party
Gathering

Popularity Score

75/100

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