Silky smoked salmon, toasted bagels, creamy spreads and fresh toppings arranged for a Mother's Day brunch spread.
# What You'll Need:
→ 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
# Directions:
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.
