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Lox and Bagel Snack Board

Name: Lox and Bagel Snack Board Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 mini bagels, sliced; 4 oz smoked salmon (lox); 4 oz cream cheese; 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced; 1/2 English cucumber, sliced into ribbons; 1 tsp everything bagel seasoning

A deconstructed lox and bagel snack board featuring mini bagels with smoked salmon, cream cheese, red onion, and cucumber—an easy, visually appealing brunch option for groups.

🌍American 🏷️Lox 🏷️Bagel 🏷️Smoked salmon 🏷️Cream cheese 🏷️Brunch

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Total

10 min

Servings

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$14–$23

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Ingredients

8 mini bagels, sliced
4 oz smoked salmon (lox)
4 oz cream cheese
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 English cucumber, sliced into ribbons
1 tsp everything bagel seasoningoptional

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Instructions

1
Prepare the toppings: thinly slice the red onion and use a vegetable peeler to create thin ribbons from the cucumber.
2
Arrange the sliced mini bagels, smoked salmon, cream cheese, sliced red onion, and cucumber ribbons in a compartmentalized tray or on a serving platter.
3
Sprinkle the everything bagel seasoning over the cream cheese.
4
To serve, allow guests to assemble their own bagel bites by spreading cream cheese on a mini bagel slice and topping with smoked salmon, cucumber, and red onion.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Toast mini bagels lightly before assembling to add crunch and prevent them from becoming soggy when topped with cream cheese and salmon.
Slice red onion very thin and soak in cold water for 10 minutes to mellow the sharp bite and make it more pleasant to eat raw.
Arrange ingredients in organized sections on the board so guests can easily customize their bagel combinations.
Let cream cheese soften at room temperature for 15 minutes before spreading for easier, more even application without tearing the bagels.

Substitutions

Smoked salmon → gravlax or cured salmon (similar texture and flavor profile)
Cream cheese → whipped ricotta or labneh (lighter alternative with tangy flavor)
English cucumber → Persian cucumber or regular cucumber (both work thinly sliced)
Everything bagel seasoning → za'atar or furikake (different flavor but adds the same visual and textural element)

Storage & make-ahead

Assemble components separately in airtight containers up to 4 hours ahead; store the board at room temperature for no more than 2 hours after assembly.

Common Questions

Can I prepare this board ahead of time?

Yes. Slice bagels, onions, and cucumber up to 4 hours ahead and store separately in airtight containers. Assemble the board just before serving to prevent bagels from drying out.

What's the best way to slice the cucumber for this board?

Use a vegetable peeler or mandoline to create thin ribbons. This adds visual appeal and makes the pieces easier to use as toppings on the mini bagels.