Colorful brunch board with bagels, smoked salmon, fresh berries, and creamy cheeses presented for sharing.
# What You Need:
→ Bagels & Breads
01 - 6 assorted bagels (plain, sesame, everything, or your favorites), sliced
02 - 1 small baguette, sliced (optional)
→ Fish & Proteins
03 - 10 oz sliced smoked salmon (lox)
04 - 6 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
# How-To Steps:
01 - Arrange bagel and baguette slices around the edges of a large serving board or platter
02 - Place bowls of cream cheese (plain, herbed, goat cheese) at different points on the board
03 - Artfully fold and arrange the lox in sections alongside the bagels
04 - Add hard-boiled egg halves, fanned out for easy grabbing
05 - Scatter fresh berries in clusters throughout the board for vibrant pops of color
06 - Arrange cucumber slices, avocado, tomatoes, and red onion in separate sections
07 - Fill in gaps with radishes, pickled onions, capers, and lemon wedges
08 - Sprinkle with fresh dill, chives, and a few grinds of black pepper for garnish
09 - Serve immediately with small plates, knives, and napkins for guests
