Salmon and Dill Tea Sandwiches With Cream Cheese

Salmon and dill tea sandwiches, also made with cream cheese on homemade no knead bread, are the perfect light meal for baby showers, bridal showers, and brunches!

Every now and then it's fun to host a special event. Whether it's a baby shower, bridal shower, or just a ladies brunch with some friends, I love setting up a space to host! Choosing the napkins and plates I want to use is so much fun, but my favorite part is definitely picking the menu.

When I think "tea sandwiches," events like these come to mind. Usually I try to pick something that sounds dainty and feminine. Don't these salmon and dill tea sandwiches sound just that way?!

Now, I personally LOVE anything with smoked salmon. As a kid, my family would take summer vacations to Cape May, New Jersey where there was the best bagel shop ever. My sister and I would walk there to indulge in one of their lox bagels and, oh my goodness, it was SO GOOD! I guess you could say that these salmon and dill tea sandwiches are a little twist on those delicious bagels...a bit smaller, too!

Alright, I won't keep you waiting any longer. Keep on reading to learn all the best tips and tricks for making these delicious sandwiches!!

Tips To Make Salmon And Dill Tea Sandwiches

Use fresh dill. If you're really in a pinch then I supposed dried dill would work. However, it won't lend the same flavor like fresh dill does!

Add the pickled onions. This recipe includes the option to add in red pickled onions, which you may think is strange. I promise, though, that the pickled flavors marries so well with the cream cheese and dill. You'll love it! Yet if you're truly opposed, simply omit it...though you may regret it.

White bread works best. Our homemade no knead bread recipe works perfectly with these salmon tea sandwiches! Rye could also be a great texture and add more flavor, but white bread is perfectly fluffy without crumbling.

Sourdough isn't the best option. While sourdough is by far my favorite kind of bread, it just doesn't go well with these salmon and dill tea sandwiches. Sadly, there's too many bubbles and it can tend to crumble!

Serve them fresh. To make sure these sandwiches don't get soggy, serve them fresh. The dill and cream cheese filling as well as the pickled onion can definitely be prepped ahead of time. Wait to assemble the sandwiches until you're ready to eat, though.

Freeze the crust and extra pieces. In order to make perfect squares out of the bread you'll need to cut off the crust and some end pieces. Don't worry! These can still be used. Put them in a freezer bag and freeze them to make breadcrumbs later on. This Oven Fried Chicken Recipe is a great way to use them up!

Why You'll Love This Recipe

It's so easy. Nothing beats an easy recipe. Tea sandwiches come together very easily yet appear so elegant.

Prep for these sandwiches can be done in small increments. Save yourself time and energy by mixing up the dill and cream cheese at one time, slicing the bread another time, pickling the onions 2 days before, and so on!

Multiple flavors explode in your mouth! Creamy cream cheese, the zest of fresh dill, a tangy sensation from the pickled onions all packed into the fluffiness of homemade white bread...yummy!

Small sandwiches are perfect for gatherings. Salmon and dill tea sandwiches can be made in large quantities which makes them perfect for large crowds. Save time and energy by using healthy, high quality store bought bread instead of homemade.

They're filling but won't overstuff you. Honestly, you could eat 2, 3, even 4 of these little sandwiches without feeling like you ate too much.

FAQs For Salmon And Dill Tea Sandwiches

What goes well with salmon on a sandwich?

Mix together 1 cup of cream cheese with 3 TBS of freshly chopped dill to make a delicious spread for a sandwich with salmon. Sprinkle in some high quality salt and freshly ground black pepper as well.

How far in advance can you make tea sandwiches?

Don't make tea sandwiches more than 2 hours in advance. Prep a cream cheese and dill spread up to one day in advance, but wait to assemble the tea sandwiches until 2 hours or less before the event.

What is the best bread for tea sandwiches?

White bread or rye bread are the best options for tea sandwiches. Choose bread that is not crumbly and doesn't have too many bubbles or holes.

How to make a yummy salmon sandwich?

1. Make a cream cheese spread by mixing 1 cup of cream cheese with 3 TBS of freshly chopped dill.
2. Spread ½ of the cream cheese mixture on 8 even squares of bread.
3. Layer 1-2 slices of smoked salmon onto 4 of the squares.
4. Top those halves with the other 4 squares to make your yummy salmon sandwiches.

Ingredients You'll Need

Smoked salmon

Fresh dill

Cream cheese-This recipe calls for original cream cheese, but you could also use whipped cream cheese if you wish!

Pickled red onions-These are optional yet highly recommended.

How To Make Salmon And Dill Tea Sandwiches Step-By-Step

To begin, mix up the cream cheese and dill mixture. First, finely dice/chop 5-6 sprigs of fresh dill. Mix that together with 1.5 cups of cream cheese. Sprinkle in a dash of high quality salt ( I like Remond Real Salt) and freshly ground black pepper.

Next, cut 8 slices of the homemade no knead bread to make a total of 4 sandwiches. Cut small, even squares out of each slice, taking off the hard crust.

*Tip: Freeze the crust and extra pieces to make breadcrumbs! You can make the best Oven Baked Fried Chicken with them! I've linked a recipe that uses sourdough breadcrumbs, but you can make it the exact same way with no knead bread crumbs!

Spread about a half tablespoon of the cream cheese and dill mixture onto each slice.

On half of the slices, layer 1-2 pieces of smoked salmon and however many pickled onions you desire if you're choosing to add them.

Take the other 4 slices and put them on top of the 4 with salmon to create your sandwiches!

How To Make No Knead Bread

In a large mixing bowl, stir together 2 teaspoon of active dry yeast and 2 cups of warm water. Allow it to sit for 5-10 minutes until it's nice and bubbly.

Add in 4 cups of all purpose flour and 2 and ¼ teaspoon of salt. Mix the ingredients together to form a shaggy dough. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it sit in a warm spot for 2-3 hours or until doubled in size.

Just before your dough is ready to be baked, preheat your oven to 445 degrees Fahrenheit with your dutch oven inside.

Once the dough has double in size, turn it onto a lightly floured surface and shape it into a ball. Do this by first spreading it into a rough rectangle shape. Fold in the long sides and pinch the middle together to create a seam. Then roll the dough from the bottom up to create a ball shape.

Next, create surface tension by pushing the dough ball away from you on a hard surface and then dragging the dough ball back towards you with the inside of your palm. Repeat this 4-5 times for a round, tight dough ball.

Flour the bottom of your dutch oven or put the dough on parchment paper. Bake for 25 minutes with the lid on and then remove the lid to bake for an additional 10 minutes. Let cool completely before slicing.

Quick Pickled Red Onion Recipe

Some of you may be wary to add these pickled onions to salmon and dill tea sandwiches, but I PROMISE they need to be added! Besides, it's a seriously quick and easy recipe! Originally, I found this recipe through Half Baked Harvest. I've since tweaked it slightly to make it the way I love it!

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I'd love to hear your thoughts about this recipe! Leave a comment below letting me know how your tea sandwiches turned out. If you enjoyed them, I'd love it if you shared this recipe with a friend!