Silky smoked salmon, toasted bagels, creamy spreads and vibrant toppings arranged for a celebratory brunch board.
# What You'll Need:
→ 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 (1 package), softened
04 - 1/2 cup whipped chive cream cheese
05 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
→ Vegetables & Fruit
06 - 1 medium 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 for garnish
# How to Prepare:
01 - Toast bagel halves until golden, if desired, then arrange them evenly on a large serving board or platter.
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 - Form smoked salmon slices into neat folds or rosettes and position them prominently on the board to showcase the fish.
04 - Group cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, radishes, and avocado in colorful clusters across the board to create visual balance and variety.
05 - Scatter capers and dill over the salmon and surrounding vegetables, and tuck lemon wedges around the board for easy squeezing.
06 - Add hard-boiled eggs, pickled red onions, parsley or microgreens as desired to expand toppings and visual interest.
07 - Present the board immediately and invite guests to assemble bagels to their preference using the provided spreads and toppings.
