Description
Avocado Toast with Smoked Salmon is a quick, nutritious breakfast or brunch dish combining creamy mashed avocado, silky smoked salmon, and crisp toasted artisan bread. Enhanced with fresh lemon juice, herbs, and optional seasoning, it offers a flavorful and elegant meal ready in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Bread
- 4 slices artisan sourdough or whole-grain bread
Avocado Mixture
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Toppings
- 8 ounces smoked salmon
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon chopped chives
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Toast the Bread: Toast the 4 slices of artisan sourdough or whole-grain bread until they are golden brown and crisp, providing a sturdy base for the toppings.
- Prepare Avocado Mixture: In a bowl, mash the 2 ripe avocados with 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, ½ teaspoon sea salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the Toast: Evenly spread the mashed avocado mixture over each toasted bread slice, ensuring full coverage.
- Add Smoked Salmon: Arrange the 8 ounces of smoked salmon evenly over the avocado layer on each toast.
- Garnish: Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill, 1 tablespoon chopped chives, and optionally ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes for added heat.
- Serve: Serve immediately with fresh lemon wedges on the side for an extra burst of citrus flavor.
Notes
- Add sliced cucumber, radishes, or capers for extra flavor and texture variety.
- Use ripe avocados for the creamiest and most spreadable texture.
- Best enjoyed immediately after assembling to maintain bread crispness and freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Toasting
- Cuisine: American
