Everything Bagel Smoked Salmon and Kale Salad

If you see bagels as a food group, you’ll love this bagel-inspired salad, filled with your luncheon favorites!

Day-old bagels make fantastic croutons, especially when tossed with bagel seasoning and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese. Paired with goat cheese, fresh dill, capers, hot smoked salmon, and a lemon-dijon dressing, this summer-worthy salad is the best light meal to take along to the beach or pool!

Everything Bagel Smoked Salmon and Kale Salad

Author: Micah Siva
Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 bagel, cut into ¼ inch pieces
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp everything bagel spice
• 2 tbsp parmesan cheese
• 4 cups baby kale or lettuce
• 1 green onion, chopped
• ¼ cup fresh dill, chopped
• 2 tbsp capers, drained
• ¼ cup soft goat cheese, crumbled
• 1 small filet hot smoked salmon, flaked
• 2 tsp sesame seeds

Dressing:

• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 3 tbsp olive oil

Preparation:

1. Preheat the oven to 350F. Line a tray with baking paper.
2. Combine bagel slices, olive oil, spice, and cheese. Bake for 8-12 minutes, or until golden. Set aside.
3. Meanwhile, combine kale, green onion, dill, capers, goat cheese, salmon and sesame seeds in a large bowl.
4. Make the dressing: whisk together lemon juice, zest, mustard and oil in a small bowl.
5. Drizzle over salad, and top with bagel croutons.
6. Enjoy!