Description
Create a visually stunning and delicious bagel board perfect for brunch or gatherings, featuring an assortment of bagels, smoked salmon, fresh veggies, and flavorful condiments.
Ingredients
Bagels
- 8 Assorted bagels (Everything, Sesame, Asiago cheese, or Plain)
Spreads and Dips
- Cream cheese (approx. 8 oz)
- Smoked salmon dip (about 1 cup)
Protein
- Cold smoked salmon (lox) (6-8 oz)
- Hard boiled eggs (4, peeled and halved)
Vegetables and Garnishes
- Cucumber (1 medium, sliced)
- Capers (2 tbsp)
- Dill (fresh sprigs, about 2 tbsp’)
- Avocado (1 ripe, sliced)
- Tomatoes (1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved)
- Red onion (1 small, thinly sliced)
- Micro green sprouts (1/2 cup, for garnish)
Instructions
- Arrange Bagels: Place your assortment of bagels on the edges or corners of a large serving board, fanning them out slightly to create an inviting display.
- Add Spreads and Dips: Spoon the cream cheese and smoked salmon dip into small glass or ceramic bowls and place them strategically in the center of the board for easy access.
- Fill with Proteins and Veggies: Begin filling the remaining spaces on the board with the largest items first such as cold smoked salmon and hard boiled eggs, then add sliced cucumber, avocado, and tomatoes.
- Garnish and Final Touches: Scatter capers, fresh dill sprigs, thinly sliced red onion, and micro green sprouts over the top to add texture, flavor, and color, filling in any gaps for a beautiful presentation.
Notes
- Use a variety of bagels to add different textures and flavors to the board.
- Hard boiled eggs can be prepped in advance to save time.
- For extra flavor, consider adding lemon wedges or a drizzle of olive oil to the veggies.
- This board is highly customizable—feel free to add olives, pickles, or nuts per your preference.
- Keep perishable ingredients chilled until serving time to ensure freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (for hard boiling eggs and assembling)
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
