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Easy Smoked Salmon Bagel Platter with lox spread, cream cheese, and fresh toppings.

Smoked Salmon Bagel Platter

A delightful build-your-own brunch station featuring bagels, a creamy lox spread, and a variety of tasty toppings. Perfect for entertaining with minimal effort.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Brunch, Snack
Cuisine: American, Deli
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Lox Spread
  • 8 oz Cream cheese, softened Let sit at room temperature for easier mixing.
  • 4 oz Smoked salmon, chopped Lox style or cold smoked.
  • 2 tbsp Fresh lemon juice Add more to taste.
  • 2 tbsp Chopped dill or chives For flavor.
  • 1 pinch Black pepper For seasoning.
  • 1 tbsp Sour cream or Greek yogurt Optional for extra fluff.
  • 1 clove Garlic, grated or garlic powder Optional for flavor.
For the Bagel Board
  • 8 pieces Bagels, assorted Plain, everything, and optionally cinnamon raisin.
  • 1 cup Sliced cucumbers Fresh topping.
  • 1 cup Red onion, thinly sliced Soaked in cold water for mild flavor.
  • 2 medium Tomatoes, sliced or in wedges Fresh topping.
  • 0.5 cup Capers For garnish.
  • 2 pieces Lemon wedges For garnish.
  • 0.5 cup Fresh dill For garnish.
  • 2 tbsp Everything bagel seasoning For garnish.

Method
 

Make the Lox Spread
  1. In a bowl, stir the softened cream cheese until smooth.
  2. Fold in the chopped smoked salmon, lemon juice, herbs, and black pepper.
  3. Adjust the texture with sour cream if too thick, or add more lemon or pepper for flavor.
Assemble the Bagel Board
  1. Start with a large board or sheet pan.
  2. Place the bagels on the board first to create a visually abundant base.
  3. Add the lox spread in a bowl to the center of the board.
  4. Arrange the smoked salmon slices or folds next to the lox spread.
  5. Fill in the gaps with various toppings in bowls or piles.

Notes

Keep toppings separated for a customizable experience. Smoked salmon should be kept chilled until ready to serve. Serve with extra options like fruit and beverages to complete the brunch experience.