Mother's Day Smoked Salmon Board (Printable)

Vibrant Mother's Day bagel board with smoked salmon, cream cheeses, fresh veggies and bright toppings for effortless sharing.

# What You'll Need:

→ Proteins & Breads

01 - 12 oz thinly sliced smoked salmon
02 - 6 fresh bagels, halved (plain, everything, or sesame)

→ 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 medium 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

# How to Make It:

01 - Toast bagel halves until golden to your preference, then arrange them in groups on a large serving board or platter for easy access.
02 - Spoon the cream cheese, whipped chive cream cheese, and Greek yogurt into separate small bowls or ramekins; place them evenly around the board.
03 - Neatly fold or form the smoked salmon slices into loose rosettes or ribbons and position them on the board near the bagels and spreads.
04 - Group cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes, red onion, radishes, and avocado slices in colorful clusters across the board to create variety and balance.
05 - Scatter capers and dill sprigs over the salmon and vegetable areas; tuck lemon wedges alongside for squeezing.
06 - Place optional components such as sliced hard-boiled eggs, pickled red onions, and microgreens or parsley in separate small piles to enhance choice and visual appeal.
07 - Present the board immediately and invite guests to spread, top, and assemble their bagels to taste.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • You never have to pick just one topping—every bite can be different and completely your own.
  • It’s the kind of pretty spread that looks like you tried for hours when, in secret, you finished in under twenty minutes.
02 -
  • If you assemble the board too early, the bagels can get soft—keep spreads and veggies separate until serving time.
  • Drying cucumber and tomato slices on a paper towel keeps your bagels from getting soggy and the results look tidier.
03 -
  • Always go for a variety of bagels and spreads—it keeps the board interesting and guest-friendly.
  • A little strategic overlap and layering of ingredients makes the board look artful, even if you’re in a hurry.
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