A vibrant brunch board with smoked salmon, bagels, fresh garnishes, and whipped cream cheese for sharing.
# Components:
→ Bagels
01 - 6 assorted bagels, sliced (plain, sesame, or everything)
→ Spreads
02 - 10.5 oz plain cream cheese, softened
03 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
06 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
→ Fish
07 - 10.5 oz smoked salmon, thinly sliced
→ Vegetables and Garnishes
08 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
09 - 1 large ripe tomato, thinly sliced
10 - 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
11 - 1 avocado, sliced
12 - 1/4 cup capers, drained
13 - 1 lemon, cut into wedges
14 - Fresh dill sprigs for garnish
15 - Fresh chives for garnish
→ Optional Additions
16 - 4 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
17 - Radishes, thinly sliced
18 - Baby arugula or mixed greens
# Directions:
01 - In a small bowl, blend softened cream cheese with chopped chives, dill, lemon juice, and black pepper until smooth and fluffy. Transfer to a serving bowl.
02 - Arrange the sliced bagels on a large board or platter in an organized pattern.
03 - Fold or roll smoked salmon slices and arrange them attractively across the board.
04 - Neatly group red onion, tomato, cucumber, avocado, and optional additions in separate clusters around the board.
05 - Scatter capers and lemon wedges across the board, then garnish with fresh dill sprigs and chives.
06 - Place the whipped cream cheese bowl prominently on the board.
07 - Serve immediately, allowing guests to build their own bagels with desired components.
