Smoked Salmon Bagel Brunch Board

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Author: Delphine Fortin
Prep Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 6 servings 1x
Category: Brunch
Diet: Vegetarian

Take brunch to the next level with this smoked salmon bagel brunch board! Easy to assemble with lots of different toppings, it’s the perfect grazing board to entertain with for a casual intimate brunch or a festive party brunch with friends.

Ingredients

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6–8 assorted bagels, sliced*
Eggs, scrambled or boiled and sliced**
½ pound (225g) smoked salmon or homemade gravlax
2–3 heirloom tomatoes, sliced
1 English cucumber, sliced
1–2 avocados, sliced
¼ red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
Sliced radishes (optional)
¾ cup (180g) cream cheese, softened
¾ cup (180g) sour cream
Salt and freshly ground pepper
¼ cup (6o ml) hummus (optional)
Herbs: chives, dill, basil
2 Tablespoons capers, drained
Cherry tomatoes, for serving
Olives, for serving
Lemon wedges or slices, for serving

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Instructions

For the cream cheese with chives. Combine the softened cream cheese with chives in a mixing bowl and whip with an electric mix until light and fluffy, about 1 minute. This can be made a few days in advance and kept in the fridge. Bring to room temperature before serving.
For the sour cream with dill. Combine the sour cream with dill, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
For assembling the platter. Choose a large serving board or platter, and place it in the center of your kitchen island or table. Slice the bagels in half and arrange on the platter. Lay a small piece of parchment paper and arrange the smoked salmon on top to keep the oil from staining the serving board. Next, place cream cheese, sour cream, hummus, capers and olives in small bowls, and arrange them around the board. Garnish with sliced avocados, cucumbers, tomatoes, lemons, and eggs cooked your way**. Sprinkle some sea salt and freshly ground pepper before serving. Add knives and tongs to allow guests to assemble their bagels. Enjoy!

Notes

* Plain bagels, everything bagels, sesame bagels, poppy seed bagels, whole wheat bagels, etc. You can serve them fresh or offer your guest to slightly toast them.

** If you are planning to use hard boiled eggs, start making them first. Put the eggs in a saucepan and bring to the boil. Simmer for 10-12 minutes (set a timer). Plunge into iced cold water to cool, peel, and slice. However if you want to use scrambled eggs, make them just before serving when your bagel board is already assembled and your guests here.