Lunch: Open-Faced Smoked Salmon Sandwiches

Serve these sandwiches with a simple green salad for a delicious, light lunch. Arranged artfully on a platter, the sandwiches also make a fantastic cocktail-party nosh.

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Salmon, Lemon

Health benefits of Open-Faced Smoked Salmon Sandwiches

Salmon is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are crucial for reducing inflammation and promoting cardiovascular health. It is also rich in vitamin D, which helps regulate insulin levels and improve mood, both of which are important for managing PCOS symptoms. Additionally, salmon provides a good amount of B vitamins, particularly B12, which supports energy production and helps maintain healthy nerve function. Including salmon in your diet can help balance hormones, reduce inflammation, and support overall well-being. Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.

Ingredients

1 lemon
1/3 c. reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel)
1 stalk celery
1/2 carrot
2 tbsp. capers
2 tbsp. chopped green onions
2 tsp. chopped fresh dill plus dill sprigs for garnish
4 slice light whole-grained bread
1 package sliced smoked salmon

Instructions

From lemon, grate 1 teaspoon peel and squeeze 1 tablespoon juice. In medium bowl, combine lemon peel and juice, cream cheese, celery, carrot, capers, green onions, and chopped dill. Stir to blend.
Spread cream cheese mixture on 1 side of each bread slice; top with smoked salmon. Cut each sandwich into quarters; garnish with dill sprigs to serve.

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