Spring Brunch Smoked Salmon Board (Print Version)

Vibrant smoked salmon platter with assorted bagels, fresh garnishes, and whipped cream cheese perfect for spring gatherings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bagels

01 - 6 assorted bagels (plain, sesame, everything, or choice), sliced

→ 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

# How to Make It:

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 around the board in distinct sections.
05 - Distribute capers and lemon wedges across the board, then garnish with fresh dill sprigs and chives.
06 - Position the whipped cream cheese bowl on the board for easy access.
07 - Serve immediately, allowing guests to build their own bagel sandwiches with desired toppings.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Zero cooking required—your oven stays cold while you look like you've spent hours planning.
  • Everyone builds their own combinations, so there's no judgment about how much salmon or cream cheese someone wants.
  • It's beautiful enough to photograph but casual enough to feel like a relaxed morning with friends.
02 -
  • Prep your vegetables ahead of time but don't slice the avocado until the last possible moment, or it'll turn that sad gray color no matter how much lemon juice you use.
  • If your cream cheese is too cold, it won't blend smoothly and you'll end up with a grainy texture—take it out of the fridge while you're gathering ingredients and your life gets easier.
03 -
  • Make the whipped cream cheese the night before and store it in the fridge—it actually gets fluffier as it sits, and you'll have one fewer task on the morning of your gathering.
  • If your bagels are a day old, slice them and toast them lightly—they'll be sturdier and taste fresher, plus they hold toppings better without sliding around.
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