Salmon Avocado Toast (Printable view)
Toasted sourdough topped with mashed avocado and silky smoked salmon - quick, elegant brunch in minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Bread
01 - 2 slices rustic sourdough or whole grain bread, toasted
→ Toppings
02 - 1 ripe avocado
03 - 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
04 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
05 - 2.8 ounces smoked salmon, thinly sliced
06 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill or chives (optional)
→ Garnishes
07 - 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
08 - 1 tablespoon capers
09 - Lemon wedges
# Steps:
01 - Toast bread slices in a toaster until golden and crisp.
02 - In a small mixing bowl, mash the avocado with fresh lemon juice, salt, and freshly ground black pepper using a fork or potato masher. Leave some texture for optimal mouthfeel.
03 - Spread the prepared avocado mixture evenly onto each slice of toasted bread.
04 - Arrange the smoked salmon slices in a single layer on top of the avocado spread.
05 - Sprinkle chopped dill or chives over the salmon and avocado. Optionally, add red pepper flakes and capers.
06 - Serve immediately, garnished with lemon wedges.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It's that rare recipe that feels indulgent but takes less than ten minutes from start to finish.
- No matter the season, it's easy to customize with whatever's freshest or what you have on hand, which is why it never gets boring.
02 -
- Once, I skipped seasoning the avocado and instantly realized how bland the whole dish became — don't be shy with salt and lemon.
- Tearing salmon by hand instead of slicing creates cleaner presentation and better portions for each toast.
03 -
- Toast your bread just before serving — cooled toast loses that satisfying crunch.
- A little extra grind of black pepper and squeeze of lemon right before eating wakes up all the flavors in every bite.