Ingredients

8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature 

3 tablespoons finely diced red onion 

2 tablespoons capers, drained 

8 slices pumpernickel or other black bread 

1/4 pound sliced smoked salmon

Preparation

Place cream cheese, red onion, and capers in a medium bowl, and stir with a rubber spatula until well combined.

Spread each slice of bread with cream cheese mixture. Arrange salmon in a thin layer over the cream cheese; top with a second slice of bread, cream cheese side facing down. Trim crusts; cut sandwiches in half.