Smoked salmon, toasted bagels, creamy spreads and vibrant toppings for effortless Mother's Day sharing.
# What You Need:
→ Proteins & Breads
01 - 12 oz smoked salmon, thinly sliced
02 - 6 fresh bagels (plain, everything, or sesame), 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, small handful
# How-To Steps:
01 - Toast bagel halves until lightly golden and crisp, then arrange them evenly on a large serving board or platter to form the base of the spread.
02 - Spoon cream cheese, whipped chive cream cheese and Greek yogurt into separate small bowls or ramekins and position them around the board for easy access.
03 - Neatly fold or roll smoked salmon slices into loose rosettes or gentle folds and place them on the board in one or two focal areas to showcase the protein.
04 - Group cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes, red onion, radishes and avocado into colorful clusters around the spreads and salmon to create balance and visual contrast.
05 - Scatter capers and dill over the salmon and vegetables, tuck lemon wedges alongside for squeezing, and adjust placement for an attractive composition.
06 - Add optional elements such as sliced hard-boiled eggs, pickled red onions and microgreens or parsley to round out flavors and textures.
07 - Present the board immediately and invite guests to assemble bagels to taste, offering knives for spreading and small plates for convenience.
