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    Smoked Salmon Bagel Platter

    Published: May 4, 2022 · Modified: May 4, 2022

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    Smoked Salmon Bagel Platter on a white serving platter.

    This Smoked Salmon Bagel Platter is sure to impress! It's filled with smoked salmon, bagels, and fresh toppings. Perfect to serve for holidays or an everyday weekend brunch.

    Why You'll Love This Recipe

    You will love this bagel platter. It's a no cook, simple to assemble breakfast or brunch. It's so beautiful, that it will definitely impress your guests! You can even double or triple the recipe to serve a crowd.

    Looking for more recipes to start the day? Check out these other breakfast & brunch recipes.

    Ingredients

    • Bagels: Fresh bagels are best. Either plain or assorted bagels work well on this platter. Just half and toast them. You could also use mini bagels if you prefer.
    • Smoked Salmon: Smoked salmon or lox both work well on this platter.
    • Eggs: Hard or soft boiled eggs, peeled and halved. Learn how to hard boil eggs.
    • Cucumber: Half of an english cucumber, thinly sliced. You could substitute for garden or persian cucumbers.
    • Tomatoes: One or two tomatoes on the vine, sliced.
    • Red Onion: Thinly sliced red onion.
    • Pickles: Cornichons or dill gherkin pickles.
    • Cream Cheese: Your preferred cream cheese. Plain or herb cream cheese are best on this platter.
    • Capers: For a tangy and briny burst of flavor.
    • Dill: Fresh dill for added flavor and color.
    Smoked Salmon Bagel on a white plate with pickles and hard boiled egg.

    Step-By-Step Instructions

    This smoked salmon bagel platter couldn't be easier to put together.

    1. Place the the cream cheese, capers, and pickles each in individual small bowls. Arrange all ingredients on a platter or large wood cutting board.
    2. Serve and enjoy!

    Variations

    Other great additions on this salmon bagel board would be lemon wedges, sliced avocado, thinly sliced radishes, and/or a small bowl of hummus.

    Swap out the plain cream cheese for other varieties, like jalapeno, herb, garlic, and onion. You could also stir in your own favorite herbs, or use whipped cream cheese.

    If you're not a fan of smoked salmon, you could swap it out for lox or your favorite deli meats.

    Serving Suggestions

    This platter is great to serve for just about any holiday, including Christmas, Easter, and Mother's Day. It's even great to bring to a baby or bridal shower. Going on a picnic? Pack this delicious spread and everyone will be so impressed!

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

    Are smoked salmon and lox the same?

    No, smoked salmon and lox are not the same. Lox is not smoked and is only brined, giving it a different flavor.

    How do you eat smoked salmon on a bagel?

    Typically, to eat smoked salmon on a bagel, you would start with a toasted bagel. Spread some cream cheese on the bagel, then top with smoked salmon, and your favorite toppings. Common toppings include cucumber slices, onion slices, capers, and fresh dill.

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    Smoked Salmon Bagel Platter on a white serving platter.

    Smoked Salmon Bagel Platter

    • Author: Nicole | Fresh Apron
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Total Time: 10 minutes
    • Yield: 4 servings 1x
    • Category: Breakfast & Brunch
    • Method: Toast
    • Cuisine: American
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    Description

    This Smoked Salmon Bagel Platter is sure to impress. It's filled with smoked salmon, bagels, and fresh toppings. Perfect to serve for holidays or an everyday weekend brunch.


    Ingredients

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    • 4 plain or assorted bagels, toasted
    • 8 ounces smoked salmon
    • 2-4 hard or soft boiled eggs, peeled and halved
    • ½ english cucumber, thinly sliced
    • 1 tomato, sliced
    • 4 ounces cream cheese
    • ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
    • 1 tablespoon capers, drained
    • cornichons or dill gherkins
    • fresh dill

    Instructions

    1. Place the the cream cheese, capers, and pickles each in individual small bowls. Arrange all ingredients on a platter or large wood cutting board.
    2. Serve and enjoy!

    Notes

    If you don't like smoked salmon, you could substitute for lox or your favorite deli meats.

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 serving
    • Calories: 507
    • Sugar: 3 g
    • Sodium: 1115 mg
    • Fat: 16.7 g
    • Saturated Fat: 7.3 g
    • Carbohydrates: 61 g
    • Fiber: 3.2 g
    • Protein: 26.9 g
    • Cholesterol: 134.9 mg

    Keywords: smoked salmon bagel platter, brunch board, easy breakfast

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    Hi, I'm Nicole! I’m so happy to share all my recipes with you. I'm all about using fresh ingredients and creating simple recipes. Enjoy and happy cooking!

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