Everything Bagel Smoked Salmon and Kale Salad

If you’re a bagel lover this Everything Bagel Smoked Salmon and Kale Salad recipe is for you! Paired with goat cheese, fresh dill, capers, hot smoked salmon, a sprinkle of parmesan cheese, and a lemon-dijon dressing, this summer-worthy salad is the best light meal to take along to the beach, pool – or just about anywhere!

Prep Time: 13 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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

Dressing

• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 3 tablespoons olive oil

Method

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

From noshwithmicah.com