A shareable brunch platter with bagels, smoked salmon, fresh berries, and savory toppings for a festive gathering.
# 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
# Method:
01 - Arrange bagel and baguette slices around the outer edges of a large serving board or platter to create the base framework.
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 the lox into sections alongside the bagels, creating visual appeal and accessibility.
04 - Add hard-boiled egg halves fanned out in groups for visual presentation and convenient grabbing.
05 - Scatter strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries in colorful clusters throughout the board to create vibrant focal points.
06 - Arrange cucumber slices, avocado, tomatoes, and red onion in separate sections for clear ingredient distinction.
07 - Complete the board by filling empty spaces with radishes, pickled onions, capers, and lemon wedges for balanced composition.
08 - Sprinkle fresh dill, chopped chives, and freshly ground black pepper across the board for aromatic and visual finish.
09 - Serve immediately with small plates, spreaders, and napkins for guests to assemble their preferred combinations.
