This Open-Face Smoked Salmon Sandwich Recipe with avocado and greens is easy, healthy, and delicious!
It’s gluten-free with a low FODMAP option (see recipe card notes), and you can make this yummy sandwich in less than 10 minutes for a light lunch, protein-packed breakfast, or easy meal.
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This post was updated on November 14, 2024.
Inspiration for Smoked Salmon Sandwiches
I’ve been taking my dad to Costco lately. He loves going, but my mom, not so much. He has dementia and forgets all the food they have on hand. And my mom ends up being the “bad guy,” telling him what he can’t buy.
Fortunately, I don’t mind being the bad guy, and we always have fun together. He’s happy shopping with me, my mom’s happy she gets time alone at home, and I get to do my grocery shopping. It’s a win, win, win!
Long story short, I picked up some Costco Smoked Salmon on our latest shopping trip and was inspired to make this yummy smoked salmon sandwich.
Not only is salmon a delicious source of protein, but it’s also a fantastic source of omega-3s, an essential component of the MIND diet for Alzheimer’s prevention.
Why This Is Such a Good Sandwich
Ingredients & Substitutions
You can adapt this smoked salmon sandwich to your tastes with whatever fresh vegetables or simple ingredients you have on hand. Here are some ideas:
- Bread. I love dense bread for this smoked salmon sandwich, like Happy Campers Gluten-Free Buckwheat Molasses Bread. If you aren’t following a gluten-free diet, try whole wheat bread, like Dave’s Killer Bread. Rye bread or pumpernickel bread pairs well with salmon.
- Avocado. You can swap the avocado for another source of fat, like goat cheese, sour cream, or cream cheese. Feta cheese is a natural go-to with smoked salmon. Or, for a low FODMAP version, drizzle a little extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil on your toast.
- Leafy greens. Greens add nutrients and lots of fresh flavor. I use baby spinach and arugula, but this smoked salmon sandwich would also be tasty with baby kale, microgreens, Swiss chard, Spring lettuce mix, beet greens, watercress, or Romaine lettuce. Fresh herbs like basil, cilantro, or parsley can also be used in place of the leafy greens.
- Red Onion. Chopped red onion or red onion slices add another layer of flavor and nutrition to this sandwich. Swap them with sliced green onion tops or chives for a low FODMAP option.
- Seasonings. Freshly Ground Black Pepper and lemon zest or juice. I don’t add salt since smoked salmon is high in sodium; however, add a little salt if you like.
- Hemp Seeds. For more healthy fats and fiber, pumpkin, sesame, sunflower, chia, basil, or poppy seeds would be equally nutritious and delicious!
- Optional Toppings. Chopped fresh dill, microgreens, cucumber slices, capers, or chopped chives.
How to Make Your Sandwich in 3 Easy Steps
- Toast two slices of bread.
- Slice the avocado and layer it on each slice of bread. Top with cold-smoked salmon.
- Add your leafy greens, chopped onion, seasonings, hemp seeds, and any optional toppings.
Entertaining Tip! Make salmon tea sandwiches for a party. Slice each piece of bread into 4 triangles and add toppings.
Is smoked salmon healthy?
Smoked salmon is rich in anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acids, which makes it a healthy choice. One caveat, however.
Smoked salmon contains quite a bit more sodium than plain salmon, so I recommend eating it in moderation-perhaps once 1 week, especially if you’re following a DASH diet, have high blood pressure, or are salt sensitive.
The rest of the time, choose unsmoked salmon to get your omega-3s. Canned salmon is also a healthy pantry staple and would be equally delicious on this salmon sandwich!
Nutrition
Two open-faced sandwiches have approximately 500 calories, 30 grams of protein, 10 grams of fiber, and 23 grams of fat (only 3 grams of saturated fat).
This makes these smoked salmon sandwiches a great option for a healthy, high-protein, high-fiber, easy lunch!
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Smoked Salmon Sandwich
Ingredients
- 2 slices gluten free bread, i.e. Happy Campers Buckwheat Molasses
- 1/4 large avocado, peeled, pitted, and sliced
- 1 cup leafy greens, i.e. arugula, baby spinach, kale, etc.
- 4 ounces smoked salmon
- 2 tablespoons red onion, chopped
- 2 teaspoons hemp seeds
- 1 squeeze fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Toast the bread.
- Slice the avocado and layer on top of toasted bread slices, then top with smoked salmon.
- Top avocado toast with leafy greens, chopped onion, and hemp seeds. Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice before serving.
Notes
Low FODMAP Substitutions:
- Omit chopped red onion. For additional flavor, top with chopped green onion tops.
- Limit avocado to 1/8 instead of 1/4. Feel free to add a drizzle extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil on your toast.
Other additions & substitutions:
- Add any favorite leafy greens. I used a combo of baby spinach and arugula, but this smoked salmon sandwich would also be tasty with baby kale, microgreens, Swiss chard, Spring lettuce mix, beet greens, watercress, or Romaine lettuce. Fresh herbs like basil, cilantro, or parsley can also be used in place of leafy greens.
- Swap out/add more toppings!!! Capers are a popular pairing with smoked salmon. Try different seeds in place of the hemp seeds. Pumpkin, sesame, sunflower, chia, or poppy seeds would all be just as nutritious and equally delicious.
Nutrition
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