Bagels With Smoked Salmon

• bagels (cut in half and toasted)4
• lb of norwegian smoked salmon (or lox)↗1⁄2 lb
• large tomatoes, sliced evenly↗1
• hard-boiled eggs, sliced2
• lettuce leaves (washed and dried)↗4
• lemon, sliced↗1
• parsley sprigs, divided↗4
• (3 ounce) package cream cheese↗1 ounce
• Optional Ingredients
• green olives↗4
• tablespoons capers↗3 tablespoons
• green onion, finely chopped↗1
• green pepper, sliced thinly↗1

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Arrange smoked salmon, thinly sliced, sliced red onions, 2 leaf lettuce, 4 slices tomatoes, hard boiled eggs, lemon and parsley sprigs on a nice pretty plate. Add cream cheese in the middle with spreading knife.

2. 2

   Fill bowls with green and black olives, capers, chopped green onions, thinly sliced green and red peppers for garnish.

3. 3

   Toast bagels, bagels in a basket lined with a cloth napkin.

4. 4

   Optional! Whip cream cheese until soft and fold in chives or dill for spreading on the bread.