Galentines Brunch Board Bagels Lox (Print)

A vibrant board highlighting bagels, smoked salmon, fresh berries, and garnishes for brunch gatherings.

# Components:

→ Bagels & Breads

01 - 6 assorted bagels (plain, sesame, everything, or preferred varieties), 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

# Directions:

01 - Arrange bagel and baguette slices around the perimeter of a large serving board or platter, creating a frame for the remaining components.
02 - Place bowls containing plain cream cheese, herbed cream cheese, and goat cheese at strategic points across the board for easy access.
03 - Artfully fold and arrange lox in distinct sections alongside the bagels in an elegant, visually appealing pattern.
04 - Position hard-boiled egg halves fanned out in clusters for convenient guest serving.
05 - Distribute fresh berries in clusters throughout the board, creating vibrant color contrasts and visual interest.
06 - Organize cucumber slices, avocado, tomatoes, and red onion in designated separate sections across the board.
07 - Complete the board by distributing radishes, pickled onions, capers, and lemon wedges throughout gaps between other components.
08 - Sprinkle fresh dill and chopped chives across the entire board, finishing with freshly ground black pepper for visual depth and flavor enhancement.
09 - Serve immediately, providing small plates, spreading knives, and napkins for guests to assemble their selections.

# Chef Secrets:

01 -
  • It looks restaurant-worthy but requires zero cooking skills, just a sharp knife and a sense of play.
  • Everyone builds exactly what they want instead of you serving individual plates, which somehow makes people happier.
  • The whole thing comes together in 25 minutes, leaving you actually present with your guests instead of stressed in the kitchen.
02 -
  • Softening the cream cheese matters more than you think—cold cream cheese tears warm bagels and makes spreading frustrating for guests who just want to eat and talk.
  • Arrange everything on a cool platter or you'll watch the cheese get soft and the lox sweat, so if it's summer, chill your board in the fridge for 15 minutes first.
03 -
  • Arrange your board on something cold like a marble slab or a platter you've chilled in the freezer so everything stays fresh and crisp longer than it would on room-temperature wood.
  • Set out a small bowl of extra lemon wedges and small forks or picks so people who want them have easy access without touching everything with their hands.
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