Mother's Day Smoked Salmon Board (Print Version)

An elegant smoked salmon and bagel spread with creamy cheeses, fresh veggies, capers, and lemon for celebratory brunch.

# Ingredient List:

→ Proteins & Breads

01 - 12 oz (340 g) smoked salmon, thinly sliced
02 - 6 fresh bagels (plain, everything, or sesame), sliced in half

→ Dairy & Spreads

03 - 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
04 - ½ cup (120 ml) whipped chive cream cheese
05 - ½ cup (120 ml) plain Greek yogurt

→ Vegetables & Fruit

06 - 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
07 - 1 cup (150 g) cherry tomatoes, halved
08 - ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
09 - ½ cup (50 g) radishes, thinly sliced
10 - 1 ripe avocado, sliced
11 - ¼ cup (10 g) fresh dill sprigs
12 - 2 Tbsp capers, drained
13 - ½ lemon, cut into wedges

→ Optional Additions

14 - 2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
15 - ¼ cup pickled red onions
16 - Fresh parsley or microgreens

# Steps:

01 - Toast the bagel halves until golden if desired, and arrange them on a large serving board or platter.
02 - Transfer cream cheese, chive cream cheese, and Greek yogurt to small bowls or ramekins. Place them around the board.
03 - Neatly arrange smoked salmon slices in folds or rosettes.
04 - Arrange cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onions, radishes, and avocado slices in colorful groups across the board.
05 - Scatter capers and fresh dill over the salmon and veggies. Add lemon wedges for squeezing.
06 - Include any optional additions like hard-boiled eggs, pickled onions, microgreens, or parsley for extra variety and color.
07 - Serve immediately and let guests assemble their own perfect bagels.

# Helpful Hints:

01 -
  • It makes you look like you planned a lot, but the whole thing comes together in twenty minutes, tops.
  • Each guest gets to craft their own stack, meaning everyone leaves the table a little bit delighted.
02 -
  • If the cream cheese is too cold, spreading it tears even the softest bagels—always let it sit out for a bit.
  • Stacking the smoked salmon just a little off the veggies keeps it from getting soggy and preserves those beautiful folds.
03 -
  • Warming your bagels right before serving brings out the best chew and keeps them from drying out under the toppings.
  • Chill your serving platter for about 15 minutes beforehand to keep salmon and veggies cool and fresh while you're assembling.
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