Elegant springtime platter with smoked salmon, bagels, fresh veggies, and creamy whipped cheese, ideal for sharing.
# What You'll Need:
→ Bagels
01 - 6 assorted bagels (plain, sesame, everything, or your choice), sliced
→ Spreads
02 - 10.5 oz plain cream cheese, softened
03 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
05 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
06 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
→ Fish
07 - 10.5 oz smoked salmon, thinly sliced
→ Vegetables and Garnishes
08 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
09 - 1 large ripe tomato, thinly sliced
10 - 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
11 - 1 avocado, sliced
12 - 1/4 cup capers, drained
13 - 1 lemon, cut into wedges
14 - Fresh dill sprigs, for garnish
15 - Fresh chives, for garnish
→ Optional Additions
16 - 4 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
17 - Radishes, thinly sliced
18 - Baby arugula or mixed greens
# Directions:
01 - In a small bowl, blend cream cheese with chopped chives, dill, lemon juice, and black pepper until smooth and fluffy. Transfer to a serving bowl.
02 - Arrange the sliced bagels on a large board or platter.
03 - Fold or roll smoked salmon slices and arrange them attractively on the board.
04 - Neatly group red onion, tomato, cucumber, avocado, and optional additions around the board.
05 - Add capers, lemon wedges, and garnish with dill and chives.
06 - Place the whipped cream cheese bowl on the board.
07 - Serve immediately, allowing guests to build their own bagels.
