Festive bagel board of smoked salmon, cream cheeses, bagels and bright toppings for Mother's Day brunch.
# 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, 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
# Directions:
01 - Toast bagel halves until golden, if desired; arrange halved bagels evenly across a large serving board or platter to create anchor points for the spread.
02 - Spoon the cream cheese, whipped chive cream cheese and Greek yogurt into separate bowls or ramekins; place them around the board for easy access.
03 - Neatly fold or roll smoked salmon slices into rosettes or loose folds and arrange them in one or two focused clusters on the board for visual impact.
04 - Group cucumber slices, cherry tomato halves, red onion, radishes and avocado in colorful clusters around the salmon and spreads to create variety and balance.
05 - Scatter capers and fresh dill over the salmon and vegetable clusters, and place lemon wedges on the board for squeezing.
06 - Add any optional elements such as sliced hard-boiled eggs, pickled red onions and microgreens or parsley in small groups to broaden the selection.
07 - Serve immediately so components remain fresh and allow guests to assemble bagels to their preference.
