Galentines Brunch Board Bagels Lox (Print Version)

A vibrant brunch platter with bagels, smoked salmon, berries, and fresh garnishes ideal for sharing.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bagels & Breads

01 - 6 assorted bagels (plain, sesame, everything, or 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 to taste

# How to Make:

01 - Position bagel and baguette slices around the outer edges of a large serving board or platter to create the structural foundation.
02 - Place small bowls containing plain cream cheese, herbed cream cheese, and whipped goat cheese at strategic intervals across the board.
03 - Artfully fold and arrange sliced lox in distinct sections alongside the bagels for visual appeal and easy access.
04 - Fan out hard-boiled egg halves in sections throughout the board for both aesthetic presentation and convenient serving portions.
05 - Scatter fresh strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries in clusters throughout the board to create vibrant color accents.
06 - Organize cucumber slices, avocado, cherry tomatoes, and red onion rings into distinct separate sections for organized presentation.
07 - Complete the platter by distributing radish slices, pickled onions, capers, and lemon wedges throughout any remaining gaps.
08 - Sprinkle fresh dill and chopped chives across the entire board with several grinds of freshly ground black pepper as finishing touches.
09 - Present immediately to guests with small plates, spreaders, and napkins for comfortable assembly and enjoyment.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything comes together in 25 minutes because there's zero cooking involved—just beautiful arrangement.
  • It's the ultimate conversation starter, designed so everyone builds their own bites exactly how they want them.
02 -
  • Assemble this board no more than 30 minutes before serving, or the bagels start to dry out and avocado begins browning.
  • Softening your cream cheeses 20 minutes ahead makes spreading them infinitely easier and prevents you from tearing the bagels.
03 -
  • Buy pre-sliced lox from a good fishmonger or deli counter; the quality difference versus packaged stuff is noticeable and worth it.
  • Arrange your board on something you don't mind people gathering around—the conversation and connection matters more than keeping everything pristine.
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