Avocado Tomato Bagel Brunch Board - Fresh, Easy, and Crowd-Pleasing

Ingredients

• Bagels: Plain, everything, sesame, or whole wheat (mini bagels are great for variety)
• Avocados: Ripe but not mushy
• Tomatoes: Sliced; use heirloom, Roma, or cherry halves
• Red onion: Thinly sliced
• Cucumber: Thin rounds or ribbons
• Fresh herbs: Dill, chives, basil, or parsley
• Lettuce or greens: Arugula, spinach, or butter lettuce
• Cream cheese: Plain and one flavored (chive, veggie, or whipped)
• Optional protein: Smoked salmon, turkey slices, or hard-boiled eggs
• Extras: Capers, pickled jalapeños, pickled onions, olives
• Seasonings: Everything bagel seasoning, flaky sea salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes
• Acid and drizzle: Lemon wedges and good olive oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep the produce: Slice tomatoes, onion, and cucumber. Halve and pit the avocados just before serving. Cut lemon into wedges. Rinse and dry herbs and greens.

2. 2

   Toast the bagels: Lightly toast for crunch and warmth. Keep batches in a low oven (200°F/95°C) if needed.

3. 3

   Arrange the board: Place cream cheese bowls first. Fan tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and greens in clusters. Add avocado halves (or sliced) last so they stay fresh-looking.

4. 4

   Add proteins and extras: Nestle smoked salmon or turkey in folds. Scatter capers and set out pickles and olives in small ramekins.

5. 5

   Season smartly: Put everything bagel seasoning, flaky salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes in small dishes. Add lemon wedges and a small jar of olive oil.

6. 6

   Serve: Encourage guests to mash avocado on a warm bagel, top with cream cheese, tomatoes, onion, and herbs, then finish with lemon, seasoning, and a drizzle of oil.