Smoked Salmon & Bagel Board

Ingredients

• 200g smoked salmon, sliced
• 200g cream cheese, softened
• 3 tbsp capers, drained
• 4 bagels, sliced and lightly toasted
• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced into rings
• 1 lemon, cut into wedges
• 1/4 cup fresh dill fronds
• 1 tbsp everything bagel seasoning
• 1 Persian cucumber, thinly sliced
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps

1. 1

   1. Lightly toast the bagel halves until just golden, then arrange them in a cluster on one side of a large wooden board.

2. 2

   2. Spoon the cream cheese into a small bowl or spread it in a thick swoosh directly onto the board, and sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning and black pepper.

3. 3

   3. Drape the smoked salmon loosely in folds across the center of the board, leaving space for the accompaniments.

4. 4

   4. Tuck the cucumber slices, red onion rings, lemon wedges, and a small dish of capers around the salmon to fill the board.

5. 5

   5. Just before serving, scatter fresh dill fronds over the entire spread so they drift and settle naturally over the salmon.