Description
A Smoked Salmon Bagel Platter is a show-stopping brunch spread featuring bagels, smoked salmon, cream cheese, and a variety of fresh toppings. Perfect for entertaining, holidays, or a luxurious weekend breakfast.
Ingredients
Base:
- 6 assorted bagels (plain, everything, sesame, etc.)
- 8 oz smoked salmon (lox or gravlax), thinly sliced
- 8 oz cream cheese (plain + flavored varieties, optional)
Toppings & Garnishes:
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup capers
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced (optional)
- Fresh dill or chives
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Slice bagels in half and arrange on a large platter or board. Spread cream cheese into small bowls for easy serving.
- Arrange smoked salmon in folds or ribbons for presentation. Add bowls or piles of toppings: onions, cucumbers, tomatoes, capers, avocado, eggs, herbs, and lemon wedges.
- Let guests build their own bagels with cream cheese, smoked salmon, and toppings of choice.
Notes
- Make it interactive: Offer a mix of flavored cream cheeses (chive, veggie, everything seasoning).
- Add variety: Include other proteins like turkey, or extras like olives and pickles.
- Gluten-free option: Use gluten-free bagels.
- Storage: Keep salmon chilled until serving and refrigerate leftovers promptly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Entertaining
- Method: Assembled (No-Cook)
- Cuisine: Jewish-American, Scandinavian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel with toppings
- Calories: Approximately 350 calories
- Sugar: Approximately 3g
- Sodium: Approximately 700mg
- Fat: Approximately 15g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 40g
- Fiber: Approximately 3g
- Protein: Approximately 15g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 40mg
