Silky smoked salmon, toasted bagels, creamy spreads and bright toppings for a festive Mother's Day brunch board.
# What You'll Need:
→ Proteins & Breads
01 - 12 ounces smoked salmon, thinly sliced
02 - 6 bagels (plain, everything, or sesame), halved
→ Dairy & Spreads
03 - 8 ounces 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
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Toast bagel halves until lightly golden if desired, then arrange on a large serving board or platter to create the base of the presentation.
02 - Spoon cream cheese, whipped chive cream cheese and Greek yogurt into small bowls or ramekins and place them evenly around the board for easy access.
03 - Neatly fold or roll smoked salmon slices into rosettes or gentle folds and position them in one or more attractive clusters on the board.
04 - Arrange cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, radishes and avocado in colorful groupings across the board, leaving space near the bagels and spreads.
05 - Scatter capers and fresh dill over the salmon and vegetables, tuck lemon wedges alongside for squeezing, and add optional items such as sliced eggs or pickled onions.
06 - Add parsley or microgreens for brightness, adjust spacing for visual balance, and refill any spreads or bowls as needed before serving.
07 - Present the board immediately and invite guests to assemble bagels to their preference, offering knives for spreads and small spoons for capers.
