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    Home » Recipes » Sandwiches, Wraps & Burgers

    Simple Smoked Salmon Sandwich

    *Updated* Apr 21, 2025 Published: April 12, 2022 / By: Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy 56 Comments

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    Simple and delicious, this Smoked Salmon Sandwich is perfect for lunch, brunch, and dinner too.

    If you love smoked salmon on a bagel, this simple sandwich idea is right up your alley. The classic toasted tomato and cheese just got a makeover. Satisfying and full of flavour.

    Smoked salmon on a sandwich for lunch or dinner.

    Are you a sandwich lover? I sure am. Sometimes for dinner, all I want is a nice big sandwich to wrap my hands around.

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    The best thing about a great sandwich is to make it a total meal, serve a side salad. This easy snap pea salad is perfect.

    RECIPE and INSTRUCTIONS for this easy salmon sandwich can be found at the bottom of this post.

    I don’t know of a person who does not love the classic toasted tomato and cheese sandwich. Especially during fresh tomato season. If you grow your own tomatoes, you know what I am talking about.

    I wanted to elevate it. When you crave a gourmet sandwich for dinner, it has to be special right?

    How To Make A Smoked Salmon Sandwich

    A sandwich for any meal is super easy.

    Ingredients to make this sandwich with salmon.

    Grab your ingredients:

    • Bread
    • Cheese
    • Cold Smoked Salmon
    • Mayo
    • Lettuce
    • Pepper
    Basic steps in making a sandwich.

    Build your masterpiece:

    • I like to toast the bread, but you can ignore this step if you like.
    • Spread on the mayo.
    • Layer the cheese.
    • Pile on the tomatoes and add some pepper (optional).
    • Add the salmon slices.
    • Top with lettuce.
    • Cover with the other slice of bread, slice, and enjoy!

    OMG, this is the best recipe for a smoked salmon sandwich ever. So delicious and made in under 10 minutes. Better than any takeout meal.

    Sandwich with tomatoes, cheese, lettuce and smoked salmon.

    Easy Smoked Salmon Recipes

    There are lots of creative ways to enjoy using this tasty ingredient. As I mentioned, I always have this in the freezer. I buy it at Costco in a box of 10 individual servings. Perfect for any recipe. Here are a few of our favourites:

    • Breakfast Tacos – a delicious twist on tacos that are perfect for brunch.
    • Cucumber Salad – cucumber noodles are fun to make and eat.
    • Warm Potato Salad – great as a dinner salad.
    • Salmon and Potato Appetizers – party perfect in every way.
    • Stuffed Cucumber Boats – great for summer entertaining.
    • Jamie Oliver’s Easy Dinner Plate – an easy dinner in under 15 minutes.

    Suggestions/Recipe Tips

    Bread – any bread you like works for this sandwich recipe. I like dense bread that does not fall apart easily. I think I will try some no yeast onion bread next time. I love toasted bread, however, this is optional and untoasted bread is also delicious.

    Mayonnaise – can be replaced with butter or tzatziki if you like. You can also skip this ingredient, or add some flavourings to the mayo like dill, capers, Italian or Greek seasoning, or even sun-dried tomatoes.

    A hand holding a sandwich.

    Cheese – the choice is yours. Every cheese under the sun will work here. You can also use cream cheese and goat cheese.

    Lettuce – adds texture and crunch. Romaine, red lettuce, arugula, kale, and spinach are great options.

    Tomatoes – the star of the show. Beefsteak, heirloom, and Kumato all work well here.

    Seasoning – I just used some fresh ground black pepper. You can season however you like.

    Sandwich FAQ

    What bread goes best with salmon?

    Any bread will work. If you are making a substantial sandwich, dense bread like sourdough, pumpernickel or whole grain work best.

    How long does smoked salmon last in the fridge?

    Once opened, it should last for 3-4 days. Keep it tightly wrapped.

    How do you defrost frozen smoked salmon?

    Always defrost in the fridge. Keep it covered at all times.

    Do you need to cook it?

    It is fully cooked and smoked, so no additional cooking is needed.

    Looking for the perfect sandwich bread? These sound like delicious options to me:

    • Semolina Bread
    • Italian Sandwich Rolls
    • Whole Wheat Sourdough
    • Gluten-Free Bread

    Be sure to check out all the delicious sandwiches, wraps, and burgers on this site.

    Simple sandwich elevated with cold smoked salmon.Pin
    Smoked salmon on a sandwich for lunch or dinner.

    Simple Smoked Salmon Sandwich

    Smoked salmon elevates the classic toasted tomato and cheese. So simple and so delicious.1
    5 from 73 votes
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    Course: Brunch/Lunch/Dinner
    Cuisine: Canadian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 1 serving
    Calories: 525kcal
    Author: Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

    Ingredients

    • 2½ ounces smoked salmon (cold)
    • 2 slices bread (any kind you like)
    • 4 ounces tomato (sliced)
    • lettuce (as much as you like)
    • 1½ ounces cheese (sliced, any kind)
    • 1 tablespoon mayo
    • black pepper (optional)

    Instructions

    • Gather all the ingredients. Slice the tomatoes and set aside.
    • Toast your bread.
      2 slices bread
    • Slather toasted bread with mayo.
      1 tablespoon mayo
    • Layer the cheese on one slice of bread.
      1½ ounces cheese
    • Pile on the sliced tomatoes. Sprinkle with pepper.
      4 ounces tomato, black pepper
    • Add the smoked salmon.
      2½ ounces smoked salmon
    • Top with the lettuce.
      lettuce
    • Place the other slice of bread on top, cut the sandwich in half and serve.

    Nutrition Information

    Calories: 525kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 1193mg | Potassium: 507mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1443IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 391mg | Iron: 3mg

    Notes

    You can use any kind of bread and cheese you like for this sandwich.
    I like it toasted, but it can also be made with untoasted bread.
     
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    Comments

    1. Devan

      April 23, 2022 at 2:11 am

      Oh, I LOVE smoked salmon and your pictures are making me hungry! I like how you keep it simple too – the less is more mantra is really true!

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        April 23, 2022 at 11:27 am

        I have to agree, less is often best and this smoked salmon sandwich proves the point so well. Enjoy!

    2. Jamie

      April 22, 2022 at 7:44 pm

      This is such a great way to use leftover smoked salmon! I usually have it with bagels but making a smoked salmon sandwich is so much better! It was the perfect lunch, thank you!

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        April 23, 2022 at 11:28 am

        I love smoked salmon on bagels too. This sandwich is our go-to for a quick meal.

    3. Veronika

      April 22, 2022 at 3:33 pm

      Smoked salmon is my absolute favorite. I usually do an open-face sandwich with capers and red onion but I made this one for my walk yesterday to eat it in the park and really enjoyed it. Highly recommended!

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        April 23, 2022 at 11:28 am

        What a delicious sandwich to take to the park. Smoked salmon is so versatile and delicious.

    4. MJ

      April 14, 2022 at 12:23 pm

      Had some smoked salmon so I made this for lunch. So easy and yummy!

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        April 14, 2022 at 1:34 pm

        This is the perfect lunch sandwich. Glad you enjoyed it.

    5. Tara

      April 14, 2022 at 11:53 am

      Oh yum! This sandwich definitely is the perfect summer meal. I love all those flavors and how easily it all comes together.

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        April 14, 2022 at 1:34 pm

        I totally agree, this smoked salmon sandwich is patio perfect.

    6. Tayler Ross

      April 14, 2022 at 11:38 am

      I love salmon and this salmon sandwich recipe is out of this world delicious! Thanks so much for sharing the recipe!

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        April 14, 2022 at 1:34 pm

        You are very welcome. So glad you enjoyed this elevated sandwich with smoked salmon.

    7. Savita

      April 14, 2022 at 11:21 am

      The sandwich looks amazing, perfect breakfast option.

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        April 14, 2022 at 1:35 pm

        Yup, I would eat this sandwich for any meal of the day. Love smoked salmon.

    8. Dannii

      April 14, 2022 at 10:52 am

      I had this for lunch today. So easy to make and lots of different ways to adapt it too.

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        April 14, 2022 at 1:35 pm

        You can never go wrong with a great sandwich idea for any meal of the day.

    9. Bernice

      April 13, 2022 at 3:47 pm

      I’m so glad I found this post! I’ve had smoked salmon in the freezer since Christmas and it needed to be used up soon. We really like salmon on bagels, so this was a no brainer for me.

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        April 14, 2022 at 9:41 am

        We love smoked salmon on just about anything.

    10. Wendy

      April 13, 2022 at 12:06 pm

      Simple and delicious – my kind of recipe! Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        April 14, 2022 at 9:41 am

        You are welcome. Hope you give his smoked salmon sandwich a try soon.

    11. Amy

      April 13, 2022 at 12:02 pm

      I love this sandwich! So simple and great to bring to work for lunch.

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        April 14, 2022 at 9:42 am

        Simple and delicious. You cant’ get better than that. Enjoy!

    12. Jenna

      April 13, 2022 at 11:00 am

      Had this for lunch and it was SO good!

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        April 14, 2022 at 9:42 am

        Yes, this smoked salmon sandwich is the perfect lunch or dinner sandwich.

    13. Kayla DiMaggio

      April 13, 2022 at 10:58 am

      Love the simplicity of this smoked salmon sandwich! It is perfect for an easy lunch!

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        April 13, 2022 at 10:59 am

        I totally agree. Simple and delicious. We often have this toasted salmon sandwich for lunch too.

    14. Jerika

      April 13, 2022 at 10:14 am

      I’m glad I have found this Smoked Salmon Sandwich recipe. It’s now one of my favorites!:) YUM!!! Thanks.:)

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        April 13, 2022 at 10:15 am

        Thanks so much. We really enjoy this sandwich with smoked salmon too.

    15. Allyssa

      April 13, 2022 at 10:07 am

      Thank you so much for sharing this amazing smoked salmon sandwich recipe! Will surely have this again! It’s really easy to make and it tasted so delicious! Highly recommended!

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        April 13, 2022 at 10:16 am

        So glad you enjoyed this delicious with smoked salmon.

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