Galentines Brunch Board Lox (Print-Friendly)

A vibrant brunch spread with assorted bagels, smoked salmon, fresh berries, and flavorful sides.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bagels & Breads

01 - 6 assorted bagels (plain, sesame, everything, or your favorites), 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

# How To Make It:

01 - Arrange bagel and baguette slices around the edges of a large serving board or platter, creating a frame for the display.
02 - Place bowls of plain cream cheese, herbed cream cheese, and whipped goat cheese at different points on the board for easy access.
03 - Artfully fold and arrange the lox in sections alongside the bagels, creating visual appeal and easy portions.
04 - Fan out hard-boiled egg halves in clusters for easy grabbing and attractive presentation.
05 - Distribute strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries in clusters throughout the board for vibrant color contrast.
06 - Organize cucumber slices, avocado, cherry tomatoes, and red onion in separate sections for visual organization and guest preference.
07 - Add radishes, pickled onions, capers, and lemon wedges to fill empty spaces and provide additional flavor options.
08 - Sprinkle fresh dill, chopped chives, and freshly ground black pepper over the entire board for aroma and visual refinement.
09 - Present immediately with small plates, knives, and napkins for guests to customize their selections.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Zero cooking required, which means your kitchen stays calm and you get to actually enjoy your guests instead of hiding behind a stove.
  • Everyone builds their own perfect bite, so there's something for every taste without you playing dietary detective all morning.
  • It looks impossibly impressive on the table, like you've been trained as a professional board designer when really you just arranged pretty things.
02 -
  • Soft cream cheese is non-negotiable—if it's cold and stiff, it won't spread smoothly and people will get frustrated, which defeats the whole purpose of something this joyful.
  • Arrange everything no more than 15 minutes before serving because bagels start drying out and fresh items begin to weep if they sit too long exposed to air.
03 -
  • Buy your lox from a proper fish counter if you can; the texture and flavor difference from the pre-packaged stuff is honestly life-changing and worth the few extra dollars.
  • Toast your bagels lightly if you have time—it gives them structure so they don't fall apart under the weight of toppings and cream cheese, and the warmth actually brings out their flavor.
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