A colorful bagel board with smoked salmon, cream cheeses, fresh veggies and capers — assemble and share at brunch.
# Needed Ingredients:
→ Proteins & Breads
01 - 12 oz smoked salmon, thinly sliced
02 - 6 bagels, halved (plain, everything, or sesame)
→ 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
# How-To Steps:
01 - Toast bagel halves until golden to taste, then arrange them evenly on a large serving board or platter.
02 - Spoon cream cheese, whipped chive cream cheese and plain Greek yogurt into separate small bowls or ramekins and place them around the board for easy access.
03 - Fold smoked salmon slices into loose rosettes or gentle folds and arrange them in a central cluster so guests can portion easily.
04 - Group cucumber slices, halved cherry tomatoes, red onion, radishes and avocado slices into colorful sections across the board to create visual balance.
05 - Scatter capers and fresh dill over the salmon and vegetables, and tuck lemon wedges alongside to allow guests to squeeze fresh juice.
06 - Place sliced hard-boiled eggs, pickled red onions and any microgreens or parsley on the board to add variety and color, distributing them for balance.
07 - Present the board immediately and invite guests to assemble bagels to their preference, combining spreads, salmon and toppings as desired.
