Lunch: Smoked Salmon Spread and Bagels

Instead of topping bagel toasts with slices of expensive smoked salmon, treat your guests to this flavorful spread. It delivers big flavor without the big bucks. Prepare the salmon spread up to 1 day ahead (the flavors will have a chance to blend fully);

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Salmon, Lemon

Health and fertility benefits of Smoked Salmon Spread and Bagels

Salmon is rich in omega-3 fatty acids and also one of the best sources of vitamin D. Keeping vitamin D levels up is important to women with PCOS. Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to.

Ingredients

4 oz. reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel)
4 oz. smoked salmon
1 container reduced-fat sour cream
2 tbsp. fresh dill
1 tbsp. capers
salt and pepper
1 lemon
2 bagels
1/2 small red onion
1/2 English (seedless) cucumber
4 red radishes

Instructions

Prepare smoked salmon spread: In large bowl, stir cream cheese until light and fluffy. Fold in salmon, sour cream, dill, capers, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. From lemon, grate 1 teaspoon peel and squeeze 1 teaspoon juice; stir juice and peel into mixture in bowl. Transfer to serving bowl. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to overnight.
Preheat oven to 375 °F. Cut bagels in half to form 4 shapes that resemble the letter "C." Place bagel halves with cut side down, and cut each lengthwise into four slices to form 16 flat "C" shapes. Cut each in half crosswise to form 32 triangular shapes.
On large cookie sheet, arrange bagel slices in single layer; bake 8 to 10 minutes or until golden and crisp. Transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
Serve toasts with spread and onion, cucumber, and radishes for topping.

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