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The Ultimate Smoked Salmon Bagel Board

A stunning centerpiece for any brunch or gathering, featuring mini bagels topped with smoked salmon, cream cheese, and fresh vegetables.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 6-8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 12 Mini bagels
  • 10 oz Smoked salmon, cold-smoked Nova lox preferred
  • 8 oz Cream cheese, softened
  • 1 Cucumber, thinly sliced
  • ¼ Red onion, thinly sliced
  • 3 tbsp Capers, drained
  • 2 tbsp Everything But the Bagel seasoning
  • 12 Lemon wedges, for serving
  • 16 oz Cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 Avocado, sliced
  • 6 Hard-boiled eggs, cooled and halved
  • 12 Sweet baby gherkin pickles, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Boil the eggs: Place 6 eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water by 1 inch.
  2. Boil the eggs: Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then remove from heat, cover, and let sit for 10–12 minutes.
  3. Cool the eggs: Transfer to an ice bath and let cool completely before peeling and halving.
  4. Prep the vegetables: Thinly slice the cucumber into rounds.
  5. Slice the red onion as thin as possible.
  6. Prepare the avocado just before serving.
  7. Arrange the board with bowls of cream cheese and smoked salmon, filling spaces with other ingredients.
  8. Sprinkle Everything But the Bagel seasoning over the cream cheese and salmon.
  9. Warm the bagels: Slice and warm them in a 350°F oven for 5 minutes.
  10. Serve by arranging bagels in a basket or on the board with small spreading knives.

Notes

Use softened cream cheese for easy spreading. Choose high-quality smoked salmon for the best flavor. Add vegetables just before serving to maintain their crunch.

  • Author: jayne
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Assembly
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: No Specific Diet

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 900mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 19g
  • Cholesterol: 260mg

Keywords: smoked salmon, bagel board, brunch, easy recipes, gathering