Smørrebrød was an inexpensive lunch for Danish factory & farm workers in the 1800s (CC available)

herring

🥗Healthier: grilled vegetables

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Grilled vegetables offer a lighter option, while canned tuna is often more affordable.

smoked salmon

🥗Healthier: cooked salmon

💰Cheaper: canned salmon

Cooked salmon is lower in sodium, and canned salmon is budget-friendly.

beef

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken

Turkey is leaner, and chicken is usually less expensive.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nut cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nut cheese is dairy-free, while processed cheese is often cheaper.

Prep smoked salmon with olive oil and dried dill

Boil 4 eggs for 6 minutes, then cool in cold water

Prepare mayonnaise sauce with 6 Tbsp mayo, 2 tsp olive oil, 1 tsp lemon juice, 1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar, and 5 Tbsp finely chopped cucumber

Grind mustard seeds using a mortar and pestle or use 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard instead

Assemble the sandwich starting with butter on 4 slices of bread

Add crunchy lettuce leaves

Layer with sliced avocado

Top with thin slices of tomato

Add a boiled egg cut in half for each sandwich

Place smoked salmon on top

Garnish with lemon slices, mayo sauce, and dried chives

Sprinkle with sea salt and serve with a fork and knife

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