Vibrant brunch board of smoked salmon, toasted bagels, creamy spreads and bright toppings for sharing.
# List of Ingredients:
→ Proteins & Breads
01 - 12 oz smoked salmon, thinly sliced
02 - 6 fresh bagels (plain, everything, or sesame), halved
→ Dairy & Spreads
03 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
04 - 1/2 cup whipped chive cream cheese
05 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
→ Vegetables & Fruit
06 - 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
07 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
08 - 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
09 - 1/2 cup radishes, thinly sliced
10 - 1 ripe avocado, sliced
11 - 1/4 cup fresh dill sprigs
12 - 2 tablespoons capers, drained
13 - 1/2 lemon, cut into wedges
→ Optional Additions
14 - 2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
15 - 1/4 cup pickled red onions
16 - Fresh parsley or microgreens, to garnish
# How-To Steps:
01 - Toast bagel halves until golden to your preference and arrange them on a large serving board or platter to create the base of the spread.
02 - Spoon cream cheese, whipped chive cream cheese and Greek yogurt into separate small bowls or ramekins and place them around the board for easy access.
03 - Arrange the smoked salmon in neat folds or loose rosettes on the board so it remains silky and easy to transfer to bagels.
04 - Neatly place cucumber slices, halved cherry tomatoes, red onion, radishes and avocado in colorful clusters across the board to balance texture and color.
05 - Scatter capers and fresh dill over the salmon and vegetables, tuck lemon wedges onto the board for squeezing, and distribute optional garnishes for visual variety.
06 - Include any optional items—sliced hard-boiled eggs, pickled red onion, parsley or microgreens—grouped attractively to offer additional flavor options.
07 - Set the board out immediately and invite guests to build their own bagels, using the spreads and toppings to personalize each bite.
