Mother's Smoked Salmon Bagel Board (Printable)

Bright Mother's Day bagel board with smoked salmon, cream cheeses, fresh veggies and zesty garnishes for easy sharing.

# Ingredient List:

→ Proteins & Breads

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

→ 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 Tbsp 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

# How-To 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.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It transforms brunch into an interactive, colorful feast that feels restaurant-worthy but effortless to pull off at home.
  • The customizability lets everyone build their ideal bite, and clean-up is a breeze.
02 -
  • Piling wet veggies on the board too early makes everything soggy by serving time—wait until just before guests arrive.
  • Slicing bagels ahead of time is a lifesaver, but always toast them last minute for the best texture.
03 -
  • Layering flavors by using a base of cream cheese with a swipe of Greek yogurt makes each bite more interesting.
  • Squeeze a tiny bit of lemon over the whole board right before serving to make everything glisten and wake up the flavors.
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