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Breakfast Grazing Board with Smoked Salmon

Close-up of a Breakfast Grazing Board with Smoked Salmon, cream cheese, capers, and pickled red onions.
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A guide for assembling an attractive and flavorful breakfast grazing board featuring smoked salmon, complementary cheeses, breads, and fresh garnishes.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz smoked salmon, thinly sliced
  • 1 block cream cheese, softened
  • 4 oz goat cheese or Boursin
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup capers, drained
  • 1 bunch fresh dill, sprigs for garnish
  • 1 lemon, cut into wedges
  • 1 package mini bagels or sliced baguette
  • 1 loaf rye bread, sliced
  • 4 oz smoked whitefish salad (optional)
  • 1 cup mixed berries (raspberries, blueberries)
  • 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced

Instructions

  1. Gather your serving board, which should be large enough to hold all components without overcrowding.
  2. Place small bowls or ramekins on the board for wet ingredients like capers, cream cheese, and onion slices.
  3. Spread the softened cream cheese onto one section of the board or place it in a decorative bowl.
  4. Arrange the smoked salmon. You can fold slices loosely or create small rosettes for visual appeal. Place this near the cheeses.
  5. Group the breads and bagels. Slice the baguette or rye bread and arrange them near the main protein.
  6. Place the goat cheese or Boursin near the salmon. You can crumble it or leave it whole.
  7. Add the sliced red onion, capers, and lemon wedges into their designated bowls.
  8. Fill in the empty spaces with the fresh elements: cucumber slices, mixed berries, and sliced hard-boiled eggs.
  9. Garnish the entire board by tucking fresh dill sprigs around the salmon and cheeses.
  10. Serve immediately or cover lightly and refrigerate for up to one hour before serving.

Notes

  • For a professional look, use varying textures. Place soft cheeses next to crunchy sliced bread.
  • Fold the smoked salmon loosely rather than laying it flat to give the board height.
  • Use small tongs or spreaders near each component for easy serving.
  • If you have space, add a small jar of honey or fig jam for a sweet contrast to the savory items.

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