A colorful brunch board with bagels, smoked salmon, fresh berries, cheeses, and vibrant garnishes prepared to share.
# What You'll Need:
→ Bagels & Breads
01 - 6 assorted bagels (plain, sesame, everything), sliced
02 - 1 small baguette, sliced (optional)
→ Fish & Proteins
03 - 10 oz sliced smoked salmon lox
04 - 6 large hard-boiled eggs, peeled and halved
→ Cheeses & Spreads
05 - 8 oz plain cream cheese, softened
06 - 4 oz herbed cream cheese
07 - 2 oz whipped goat cheese (optional)
→ Fresh Produce
08 - 1 cup strawberries, halved
09 - 1 cup raspberries
10 - 1 cup blueberries
11 - 1 cup blackberries
12 - 1 large cucumber, thinly sliced
13 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
14 - 1 small bunch fresh dill
15 - 1 lemon, cut into wedges
16 - 1 avocado, sliced (optional)
17 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
→ Garnishes & Toppings
18 - 1/4 cup capers, drained
19 - 1/2 cup pickled red onions
20 - 1/4 cup sliced radishes
21 - Fresh chives, finely chopped
22 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste
# How to Make It:
01 - Arrange bagel and baguette slices around the edges of a large serving board or platter, creating an attractive border.
02 - Place bowls of cream cheese varieties (plain, herbed, and goat cheese if using) at strategic points across the board.
03 - Artfully fold and arrange lox in distinct sections alongside the bagels for visual appeal.
04 - Fan out hard-boiled egg halves in sections for easy access by guests.
05 - Scatter strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries in clusters throughout the board for vibrant color contrast.
06 - Arrange cucumber slices, avocado, cherry tomatoes, and red onion in separate sections with visual organization.
07 - Fill any gaps with radishes, pickled onions, capers, and lemon wedges for additional flavor and visual interest.
08 - Sprinkle fresh dill, chopped chives, and freshly ground black pepper across the board for finishing touches.
09 - Present immediately with small plates, knives, and napkins for convenient grazing and assembly.
