Bagels and lox platter

Ingredients

• 4 bagels, sliced in half
• 8 oz smoked salmon (lox)
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 2 tbsp capers, drained
• 1 English cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup fresh dill fronds
• 1 lemon, cut into wedges
• Flaky sea salt and cracked black pepper to taste

Steps

1. 1

   1. Arrange the sliced bagels on a large wooden board or platter, cut-side up, fanning them out to one side.

2. 2

   2. Spoon the cream cheese into a small bowl and place it on the board, or spread a generous layer directly onto the bagel halves.

3. 3

   3. Drape the smoked salmon in loose folds across the board or over the cream cheese, leaving space for the accompaniments.

4. 4

   4. Tuck the cucumber slices and red onion rings around the salmon, then scatter the capers evenly over the arrangement.

5. 5

   5. Nestle the lemon wedges around the edges of the platter for squeezing.

6. 6

   6. Finish by drifting fresh dill fronds over the entire platter, season lightly with flaky salt and black pepper, and serve immediately.