Smoked Salmon Open-Faced Sandwich

I recently downloaded the MyFitnessPal app to help me keep track of what I eat. My mom is always asking me, did you get enough protein today? And frankly, I never bothered to sit down and calculate what I consume in a day. By no means am I counting calories, but more-so making sure I get all my nutrients and that I give my body what it needs. This app has made staying on track so much easier and adjusted the way I eat. I’ll check my nutrition progress {an easy pie graph} for the day and I’ll see I might be under my target goal for carbs or protein. It helps me plan on what I reach for to snack on, too!

Today’s post has become a new quick 5-ingredient snack of mine, yes, snack because this will only hold me over for about an hour or so. This open-faced smoked salmon sandwich is absolutely delicious, high in healthy fats and so satisfying. If you want to make this into a lunch, pair it with half an avocado with fresh-squeezed lemon and sea salt.

So, what’s on it? You guessed it, smoked salmon. I start with a European whole grain bread that comes in the perfect squares and is a bit smaller than your conventional sliced bread. Again, this works best for me but feel free to adapt the recipe to your own liking. I top it with 2% small curd cottage cheese followed by the smoked salmon.  Creme fraiche would work great here, too! I usually go with the Nova Lox brand, but there are so many great options out there for a variety of price points.

I top my sandwich with red onion slices, fresh dill for a refreshing element and fresh squeezed lemon. Freshly ground pepper for taste. Simple, right? Literally 5 ingredients with tons of nutrients and absolutely delicious. Obviously, you’ve gotta love salmon

1. Top bread slice with cottage cheese
2. Add smoked salmon
3. Top with red onion, fresh dill and a squeeze of fresh lemon
4. Freshly ground pepper to taste
5. Serve and Enjoy!