Salmon Avocado Toast (Printable)

Toasted sourdough topped with lemony mashed avocado and smoked salmon for a quick, elegant brunch.

# What You 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 (optional)
08 - 1 tablespoon capers (optional)
09 - Lemon wedges

# How-To Steps:

01 - Toast the bread slices in a toaster until golden and crisp.
02 - In a small mixing bowl, mash the avocado with fresh lemon juice, salt, and black pepper using a fork or potato masher, leaving some texture.
03 - Spread the mashed avocado evenly over each piece of toasted bread.
04 - Arrange the smoked salmon slices in a single, even layer over the avocado.
05 - Sprinkle chopped dill or chives over the toast, along with red pepper flakes and capers if desired.
06 - Serve at once, garnished with lemon wedges on the side.

# Helpful Tips:

01 -
  • The combination of creamy avocado and silky salmon makes each bite impossibly satisfying, like you’re indulging in something much fancier than breakfast.
  • It literally takes minutes to assemble, and still manages to impress everyone — even yourself.
02 -
  • If you skimp on lemon juice, the avocado dulls fast and turns brown — I learned this the hard way when I was distracted by a text mid-prep.
  • Toasting the bread until it’s truly golden is the trick: underdone toast gets soggy under the toppings, and there’s no fixing that later.
03 -
  • Buy your salmon freshly sliced at the deli counter if possible — it makes the flavors pop.
  • Mash the avocado just before assembling to keep it fresh and vibrant.

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