Mother's Day Smoked Salmon Bagel (Printable)

Silky smoked salmon, toasted bagels, creamy spreads and colorful toppings arranged for an effortless Mother's Day brunch board.

# What You'll Need:

→ Proteins & Breads

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

→ 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 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 Tbsp 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

# How To Make It:

01 - Toast the bagel halves until golden if desired, and arrange them on a large serving board or platter.
02 - Transfer cream cheese, chive cream cheese, and Greek yogurt to small bowls or ramekins. Place them around the board.
03 - Neatly arrange smoked salmon slices in folds or rosettes.
04 - Arrange cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onions, radishes, and avocado slices in colorful groups across the board.
05 - Scatter capers and fresh dill over the salmon and veggies. Add lemon wedges for squeezing.
06 - Include any optional additions like hard-boiled eggs, pickled onions, microgreens, or parsley for extra variety and color.
07 - Serve immediately and let guests assemble their own perfect bagels.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • You get to play with flavors and textures like a brunch artist—no culinary degree needed.
  • It looks outrageously fancy but comes together with zero stress for the cook.
02 -
  • Never stack warm bagels straight on the smoked salmon or you’ll end up with soggy slices.
  • Laying out everything before guests arrive means you actually get to sit and chat instead of running back and forth.
03 -
  • Let the spreads sit at room temp for 15 minutes so no one struggles to spread them.
  • Keep the board chilled until just before serving for freshest results.
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