Everything Bagel Salad With A Cream Cheese Schmear
We've taken a classic New York style everything bagel & turned it into a hearty salad! There's bagel croutons, a schmear of cream cheese, fresh veg & a soft boiled egg.
Servings: 4 People
Equipment
- Baking Tray
- Mixing Bowls
- Juicer
Ingredients
Bagel Croutons
- 150 g Bagels (See Notes)
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
Everything Bagel Seasoning
- 1 tsp Sesame Seeds
- 1 tsp Poppy Seeds
- ½ tsp Garlic Granules
- ½ tsp Onion Granules
- A Pinch Of Sea Salt
Soft Boiled Eggs
- 4 Large Eggs
- A Splash Of White Wine Vinegar
Cream Cheese Schmear
- 165 g Cream Cheese (At Room Temperature)
- 2 tsp Lemon Juice
Salad
- 200 g Cherry Tomatoes (Cut In Half)
- 1 Red Onion (Thinly Sliced)
- Half A Large Cucumber (Sliced)
- 2 tsp Finely Chopped Dill
- 2 tsp Capers
- 1½ tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
Instructions
Bagel Croutons
- Preheat an oven to 175°c/155°c fan (350°f/311°f).
- Cut your bagels into 1" pieces then add into a mixing bowl. Drizzle over the olive oil, season with salt & pepper then toss to coat.
- Tip the croutons out onto a baking tray then bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, until crisp & golden brown. Make sure to give the tray a shake every 5 minutes so that the croutons colour evenly.
- Once cooked, set the croutons to one side & let them cool completely.
Everything Bagel Seasoning
- Add the sesame & poppy seeds into a small frying pan then cook over a medium heat until lightly toasted. This will only take a minute or two.
- Add the toasted seeds into a small mixing bowl, leave to cool then stir in the garlic granules, onion granules & sea salt. Set this aside for now.
Soft Boiled Eggs
- Set a large pan of water over a high heat, add in a splash of white wine vinegar, bring to a rolling boil then carefully add in the eggs. Cook for 7 minutes then refresh in a bowl of ice water. Peel once cool then store in the fridge until needed.Make sure that your water is boiling at all times!
Cream Cheese Schmear
- Place the cream cheese & lemon juice into a mixing bowl, season with salt & pepper then mix with a spatula until combined & smooth. This is best made just before you make & serve the salad!
Salad
- Add the tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, dill, capers & croutons into a large mixing bowl then drizzle over the olive oil & lemon juice.
- Season the salad with salt & pepper then gently mix to combine.It's best to dress the salad just before serving.
Plating Up
- Divide the cream cheese between 4 bowls then spread out into an even layer with the back of a spoon. Top each schmear of cream cheese with an equal amount of salad.
- Cut each boiled egg in half & season the yolks with salt & pepper. Place a boiled egg into each bowl of salad.
- To finish, sprinkle a generous amount of everything bagel seasoning over each salad then serve.
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1. Bagels - I used my overnight New York style bagels for my croutons but any type of savoury bagel will work.
2. Everything Bagel Seasoning - Feel free to use a ready made everything bagel seasoning if you prefer. A homemade bagel seasoning will keep for several weeks when stored in an airtight container.
3. Cream Cheese - This cream cheese is based on a schmear that you get in a New York bagel. I find that it's easier to mix the cream cheese when it's at room temperature & I like to do this just before making the salad.
4. Boiled Eggs - We're making fudgy boiled eggs but if you'd prefer them hard boiled, cook them for 2-3 minutes extra. To avoid overcooking the eggs, make sure to place them into a bowl of ice & water as soon as your timer goes off.
5. Making In Advance - The croutons can be made ahead of time & will keep for several days in an airtight container. The cream cheese will keep for a couple of days in the fridge but the salad is best mixed just before serving.
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