Bagels with Smoked Salmon and Whitefish Salad

• 1 1/2 pounds smoked whitefish, skinned and boned
• 1/2 cup minced red onion
• 1/2 cup minced celery
• 1 cup good mayonnaise
• 1 1/2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 6 bagels, sliced in thirds horizontally
• 1 pound thinly sliced smoked salmon
• 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
• Sliced tomatoes and thinly sliced red onions

1. With your hands, flake the whitefish, being careful to discard all the skin and bones.
2. In a medium bowl, gently combine the whitefish with the red onion, celery, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
3. Taste for seasoning.
4. Toast the bagel slices in a toaster.
5. Arrange a platter with the smoked salmon, cream cheese, tomatoes, and red onions.
6. Serve with the whitefish salad at room temperature.

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Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/bagels-with-smoked-salmon-and-whitefish-salad-recipe.html (may not work)