Mother's Day Smoked Salmon Bagel (Printable version)

Silky smoked salmon, toasted bagels and creamy spreads arranged on a colorful board for a celebratory brunch.

# What You Need:

→ 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 Make It:

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 -
  • The endless combinations of toppings mean there’s always a new favorite bite waiting to be discovered.
  • It instantly makes brunch feel abundant and festive with almost zero stress in the kitchen.
02 -
  • If you don’t pat dry the smoked salmon, the board can get a little soggy in spots.
  • Slicing the bagels ahead saves time, but wait to cut the avocado until last to keep it vibrant.
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  • Use parchment paper on your board if you’re nervous about stains from pickled onions or tomatoes.
  • Layering textures and colors makes even simple components look stunning—buy more radishes than you think, as they go quickly.
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