Silky smoked salmon, toasted bagels, creamy spreads and vibrant toppings arranged for effortless, shareable Mother's Day brunch.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Proteins & Breads
01 - 12 oz smoked salmon, thinly sliced
02 - 6 bagels (plain or everything), halved
→ 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 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
# Directions:
01 - Toast bagel halves until golden and crisp to taste; arrange them evenly around a large serving board or platter.
02 - Spoon the cream cheese, whipped chive cream cheese and Greek yogurt into separate small bowls or ramekins and place them on the board for easy access.
03 - Loosely fold or roll smoked salmon slices and arrange them in neat piles or rosettes on the board for visual appeal.
04 - Group cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes, red onion, radishes and avocado in colorful clusters across the board so guests can compose balanced bites.
05 - Scatter capers and fresh dill over the salmon and vegetables, and tuck lemon wedges around the board for squeezing.
06 - Place sliced hard-boiled eggs, pickled red onions and any herbs or microgreens in remaining spaces to enhance variety and texture.
07 - Set serving utensils nearby and invite guests to assemble bagels to their preference; serve immediately for best texture.
