Mother's Day Smoked Salmon Board (Printable Version)

A colorful bagel board with smoked salmon, cream cheeses, fresh veggies and capers — assemble and share at brunch.

# Ingredient List:

→ Proteins & Breads

01 - 12 oz (340 g) smoked salmon, thinly sliced
02 - 6 fresh bagels (plain, everything, or sesame), sliced in half

→ Dairy & Spreads

03 - 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
04 - ½ cup (120 ml) whipped chive cream cheese
05 - ½ cup (120 ml) plain Greek yogurt

→ Vegetables & Fruit

06 - 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
07 - 1 cup (150 g) cherry tomatoes, halved
08 - ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
09 - ½ cup (50 g) radishes, thinly sliced
10 - 1 ripe avocado, sliced
11 - ¼ cup (10 g) fresh dill sprigs
12 - 2 Tbsp capers, drained
13 - ½ lemon, cut into wedges

→ Optional Additions

14 - 2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
15 - ¼ cup pickled red onions
16 - Fresh parsley or microgreens

# How to Prepare:

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 Suggestions:

01 -
  • This board lets everyone build their dream bagel so there’s no chance of complaints at the table.
  • With minimal actual cooking and plenty of colorful toppings, it elevates even sleepy mornings into something special.
02 -
  • I once forgot to dry the capers and the brine ran everywhere—always blot them before adding.
  • Arranging the smoked salmon while it’s still slightly chilled works best; room temp makes it a little too floppy and trickier to handle.
03 -
  • Blot salmon slices with a paper towel if they seem too wet; it improves texture on the board.
  • Mix a little lemon zest into the cream cheese for a zippy twist that always wins compliments.
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