30 Smoked Salmon Sandwich Recipes That is Just Right for Breakfast, Lunch, High Tea, and Dinner!

September 23, 2024
Written by Kristy J. Norton

If you think that smoked salmon is just for delicate finger sandwiches, think again! While you can make the most delicious finger sandwiches, there are plenty of other options to try. These smoked salmon sandwiches show you just how creative you can get!

smoked salmon sandwich

1. Smoked Salmon and Cucumber Sandwich

This sandwich is great if you are looking for fresh, delicate flavors that allow the smoked salmon to be the star of the show! Apply a thin layer of cream cheese to a slice of bread and then top with smoked salmon, cucumbers, and a squeeze of lemon. Finish with a final slice of bread and enjoy! 

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Smoked Salmon and Cucumber Sandwich

2. Gravlax Smoked Salmon, Fennel, Mozzarella, and Chili Paste

Now, if you are looking for something a bit more unique and complex, give this recipe a try! For this sandwich, you use gravlax smoked salmon. Arrange fennel tossed in lemon juice on a slice of bread and add smoked salmon, a slice of fresh mozzarella, and a drizzle of chili paste. Top the sandwich with more bread and enjoy! 

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Gravlax Smoked Salmon, Fennel, Mozzarella, and Chili Paste

3. Smoked Salmon and Avocado Sandwich with Dill Caper Mayo

Punch flavors followed up by the creaminess of the avocado and the smokiness of the sandwich – just perfect! Start by mixing mayo with dill and capers – use this as a spread for the sandwich and then top up with smoked salmon, avocado, greens, and cucumber! 

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Smoked Salmon and Avocado Sandwich with Dill Caper Mayo

4. Smoked Salmon Sandwich with Dill Cream Cheese

This tangy and delicious sandwich has subtle but incredible flavors! Here, you process dill and cream cheese until it is fully combined. Spread this on bread and top with smoked salmon along with cucumber slices and arugula. 

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Smoked Salmon Sandwich with Dill Cream Cheese

5. Open Smoked Salmon Sandwich with Whipped Goat Cheese

Light and creamy, this sandwich has so many different layers of flavors going on! Start by whipping goat cheese with lemon juice and sour cream. Apply to toasted bread and add smoked salmon on top as well as capers, red onions, and micro greens. 

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Open Smoked Salmon Sandwich with Whipped Goat Cheese

6. Smoked Salmon Croissant Sandwich 

The croissant adds a buttery flakiness to the sandwich that really takes things to the next level! Blend cream cheese and mayo and then add in smoked salmon and dried basil. Add this filling to split croissants along with fresh basil leaves! 

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Smoked Salmon Croissant sandwich

7. Smoked Salmon Egg Sandwich

Once you try this sandwich, you are going to want to make it for every brunch! Start by toasting bagel slices and whipping up scrambled eggs. Then, layer the bagel with cream cheese, eggs, smoked salmon, capers, onion, and balsamic drizzle! 

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Smoked Salmon Egg Sandwich

8. Smoked Salmon Baguette

This is the perfect sandwich for when you need something filling, delicious, and nutritious! Here, the crusty baguette is perfectly complemented by the creaminess of the whipped cream cheese, the delicateness of the smoked salmon, and the crunchiness of the fresh veggies and herbs! 

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Smoked Salmon baguette

9. Smoked Salmon Egg Salad Sandwich 

Looking to elevate the humble egg salad? Well, this recipe will show you a delicious way to do it! Start by combining mayo with dill weed and seasonings. Then, stir in chopped boiled eggs and smoked salmon until everything is combined. Layer croissants with baby spinach leaves and add the filling! 

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Smoked Salmon Egg Salad Sandwich 

10. Smoked Salmon with Feta Sandwich

This delicious sandwich is proof that a light and healthy sandwich can taste really great! Here, you spread feta cheese on toasted whole wheat bread and top with smoked salmon. Then, layer on some fresh veggies tossed in lime and red pepper flakes! 

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11. Chopped Smoked Salmon Sandwich 

If you are all about mixing and blending flavors, then this sandwich is for you! With this recipe, you chop all the ingredients – smoked salmon, cream cheese, red onion, capers, etc – together to form a single combined filling. Pop this in between slices of bread and enjoy! 

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Chopped Smoked Salmon Sandwich 

12. Smoked Salmon Sandwich with Herb Mayo and Pickled Onions

If you have some time and want to build your sandwich from scratch, this could be just the recipe for you! Here, you brine the salmon in juniper berries, salt, sugar, and bay leaves before smoking it. Then, add this smoked salmon to a sandwich with a filling that includes a homemade herb mayo and pickled red onions! 

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Smoked Salmon Sandwich with Herb Mayo and Pickled Onions

13. Smoked Salmon Tea Sandwiches 

If you want to make sandwiches for high tea, then this is a recipe to consider! Start by making a herb cream cheese and spreading this on brioche bread. Top with cucumber slices, smoked salmon, and radish slices. Then, finish off with another slice of bread spread with the herb cream cheese. 

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Smoked Salmon Tea Sandwiches

14. Norwegian Smoked Salmon Sandwich

This traditional Norwegian dish is a light and delicious meal! Spread chive and lemon cream cheese onto rye bread Add lettuce, smoked salmon, avocado slices, and sliced hard boiled eggs on top. Drizzle this with some lemon juice and chives! 

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Norwegian Smoked Salmon Sandwich

15. Parisian Open Faced Sandwich 

This French-inspired sandwich brings so many wonderful flavors together! On a slice of pumpernickel bread, spread mayonnaise and then top off with pickles, smoked salmon, dill, red onion, and a squeeze of lemon! 

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Parisian Open Faced Sandwich 

16. Smoked Salmon Sandwich with Brie and Pesto

This is a tasty and elevated version of your traditional grilled cheese sandwich! For this sandwich, you spread some pesto on bread and then add smoked salmon, brie, red onions, and a bit of lemon zest. Close the sandwich and grill on each side until the cheese is melted! 

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Smoked Salmon Sandwich with Brie and Pesto

17. Smoked Salmon, Cream Cheese, and Capers Toastie

This recipe takes your childhood toastie and turns it into something truly incredible! Mix capers, chives, and lemon juice into cream cheese. Add this to bread and top with salmon before adding another slice of bread. Grill each side or add to a sandwich maker. Once toasted, cut and enjoy! 

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Smoked Salmon, Cream Cheese, and Capers Toastie

18. Smoked Salmon and Guacamole on Granary Bread Sandwich

This is a delicious and healthy way to get a creamy smoked salmon sandwich. As an added bonus, the avocado won’t overpower the salmon in the least bit! Make the guacamole and spread it on granary bread. Add the smoked salmon as well as red onion and cucumbers. 

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Smoked Salmon and Guacamole on Granary Bread Sandwich

19. Whole Grain Smoked Salmon Sandwich with Alfalfa Sprouts

Healthy and yummy, you really can’t ask more from your sandwich! Spread some cream cheese on whole grain bread and then layer with smoked salmon, avocado slices, tomatoes, radishes, and alfalfa sprouts. Finish off the sandwich and enjoy! 

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Whole Grain Smoked Salmon Sandwich with Alfalfa Sprouts

20. Zesty Smoked Salmon Sandwich 

Want your smoked salmon sandwich to have a little kick to it? Try out this recipe! The base of this sandwich is spiced cream cheese mixed with Greek yogurt. This is then topped off with rocket leaves, smoked salmon, and a squeeze of lemon juice! 

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Zesty Smoked Salmon Sandwich 

21. Smoked Salmon and Gruyere Grilled Sandwich 

This is another fancy grilled cheese sandwich that is sure to tickle your taste buds! You start by cooking down lemon slices in salted water. Once this is done, add the lemon slices to a filling that is stacked with smoked salmon, gruyere, and chives. Close the sandwich and grill on each side! 

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Smoked Salmon and Gruyere Grilled Sandwich 

22. Smoked Salmon Rolled Sandwiches 

Want to try something a little different? Here is a cool recipe that helps you get creative! First, you combine mayo, cream cheese, chives, and capers. Then, you flatten white bread with a rolling pin and spread this mixture. Top with smoked salmon and roll the slices of bread into a pinwheel! 

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Smoked Salmon Rolled Sandwiches 

23. Smoked Salmon Sandwich with Horseradish Sauce

Want to kick up the spice level in your smoked salmon sandwich? Here is the recipe that will show you how to do it! All you have to do is combine soft cheese, horseradish sauce, and lemon juice and add in capers and smoked salmon. Butter slices of bread and add the filling before making the sandwiches!  

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Smoked Salmon Sandwich with Horseradish Sauce

24. Smoked Salmon Club Sandwich

This stacked sandwich offers a multitude of flavors! Mix cream cheese with horseradish and chives. Spread this on a slice of bread and top with smoked salmon and cucumbers. Spread another slice with the cream cheese and spinach and add this to the salmon layer. Close the sandwich and enjoy! 

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Smoked Salmon Club Sandwich

25. Smoked Salmon with Roasted Garlic Aioli

This sandwich can take a little bit of effort on your part but the results are worth it! Start by roasting garlic in olive oil and then using this oil to make a homemade roasted garlic aioli. The aioli goes on top of bread and watercress. Then you place the smoked salmon, red onion, brie, and capers! 

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Smoked Salmon with Roasted Garlic Aioli

26. Smoked Salmon Sandwich with Baby Greens

This is exactly the sandwich you should make when you want a light and healthy lunch! All you have to do is spread cream on toasted whole wheat bread and top with red onion, capers, baby greens, and tomato. The smoked salmon goes on top along with another slice of toasted bread! 

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Smoked Salmon Sandwich with Baby Greens

27. Smoked Salmon Salad Croissant Sandwich

In this recipe, you turn smoked salmon into a light and delicious salad! You do this by mixing the salmon with mayo or Greek yogurt, celery, green onions, and walnuts. Add to a croissant along with your desired greens and enjoy! 

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Smoked Salmon Salad Croissant Sandwich

28. Smoked Salmon and Chopped Egg Sandwiches 

This sandwich works for breakfast or another time of the day, really! Boil eggs and chop them up. Then, add to a slice of bread that has been spread with horseradish and mayo as well as sliced radishes, scallions, and smoked salmon! 

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Smoked Salmon and Chopped Egg Sandwiches 

29. Smoked Salmon Bagel Sandwich 

This is a classic smoked salmon sandwich and once you learn how to make it yourself, you will be able to skip the lines at your local deli! This recipe has all the flavors that you could want, and more – cream cheese mixed with dill, green onion, and garlic with smoked salmon on top, layered with micro greens, capers, and tomatoes! 

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Smoked Salmon Bagel Sandwich 

30. Smoked Salmon Nordic Breakfast Sandwich 

This breakfast sandwich will beat anything you can get at a cafe! For this recipe you whip up a homemade Greek yogurt dill sauce and spread this on rye bread. Top this with thin slices of hard boiled eggs and smoked salmon. Garnish with thin slices of lemon and dill! 

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Smoked Salmon Nordic Breakfast Sandwich

Smoked salmon sandwiches aren’t just good for high tea – you can whip up a sandwich that is just right for any meal or occasion. And, now thanks to these recipes, you know just how to do this. So, go ahead and whip up one or more of your favorite sandwiches! 

By Kristy J. Norton
I'm Kristy – a chef and connoisseur of all things BBQ! You can find me either in my kitchen (or someone else's) or at a big outdoor barbecue surrounded by friends and family. In both my professional and personal life I’ve picked up more than a few tips and tricks for turning out delicious food. I consider it a privilege to share it with others!
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