Silky smoked salmon, toasted bagels, creamy spreads and colorful toppings arranged for a shareable Mother's Day brunch.
# What You'll Need:
→ Proteins & Breads
01 - 12 ounces smoked salmon, thinly sliced
02 - 6 fresh bagels (plain, everything, or sesame), halved
→ Dairy & Spreads
03 - 8 ounces 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
# Cooking Steps:
01 - Toast bagel halves until golden, if desired, and arrange them on a large serving board or platter.
02 - Spoon the cream cheese, whipped chive cream cheese, and Greek yogurt into small bowls or ramekins and place them around the board for easy access.
03 - Fold or roll the smoked salmon slices into loose rosettes or gentle folds and arrange them in one or two visually appealing clusters on the board.
04 - Group cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes, red onion, radishes, and avocado slices in colorful sections across the board to create contrast and balance.
05 - Scatter capers and dill over the salmon and vegetables, and tuck lemon wedges around the platter for squeezing.
06 - Place any optional additions such as sliced hard‑boiled eggs, pickled onions, or microgreens on the board to increase variety.
07 - Present the board immediately and invite guests to assemble bagels to their preference, using spreads, salmon, and toppings.
