Scandi-style gravadlax open sandwiches
These light and healthy sandwiches (Smørrebrød) are packed with bright Scandi flavours
Makes 6 sandwiches, two of each variation
Ingredients
- 6 slices of fresh rye bread, thinly sliced (or substitute for gluten-free if preferred)
- 200g cream cheese (room temperature)
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 lemon
- 2 tsp horseradish
- 1 x 150g packet of The Wee Smokehouse gravadlax
- 2 radishes, finely sliced
- ½ avocado, sliced
- 2 tbsp sauerkraut
- ½ red onion, finely sliced
- A handful of mesclun
- 1 small fennel bulb, thinly sliced
- 1 small Granny Smith apple, grated
- A small handful fresh herbs (parsley, dill or chives)
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
Preparation
- Begin by making the horseradish spread. Combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, juice of half a lemon and horseradish together in a small bowl and whisk the ingredients until the spread is smooth and creamy.
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Divide the mixture evenly between the slices of bread, spreading it out to the edges.
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For the radish sandwich: top two of the sandwiches with a slice of gravadlax each, then divide the radish and avocado slices evenly between them.
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For the sauerkraut sandwich: top two of the sandwiches with a slice of gravadlax, then with half the sauerkraut each, a few slices of red onion and a few mesclun leaves.
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For the fennel slaw sandwich: combine the fennel and apple in a small bowl with a squeeze of lemon. Top two of the sandwiches with a slice of gravadlax, then divide the slaw between them.
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Garnish all of the sandwiches with chopped herbs, a spritz of lemon juice, a sprinkle of salt and a generous grind of black pepper. Best enjoyed immediately.