Smoked Salmon Avocado Toasts - A Delicious and Nutritious Breakfast
An easy step-by-step recipe for smoked salmon avocado toasts, a delicious and nutritious breakfast or brunch option Loaded with protein, healthy fats, and fiber.
Ingredients
- 2 slices of whole grain or multigrain bread
- 1 small, ripe avocado
- 2 oz. smoked salmon
- Lemon juice (optional)
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tsp. olive oil or avocado oil (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Toast the bread: Toast 2 slices of whole grain or multigrain bread to your desired doneness.
- Mash the avocado. Scoop the avocado flesh into a small bowl. Mash with a fork until creamy and smooth. Season with a squeeze of lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the avocado. Evenly spread the mashed avocado over each slice of toast. Spread it thickly to fully cover the surface.
- Top with smoked salmon: Break the smoked salmon into pieces and arrange them over the avocado layer.
- Drizzle with oil: For extra flavor, drizzle a teaspoon of olive oil or avocado oil over each toast.
- Garnish (optional): Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a kick of heat. Fresh dill or chives also make a tasty garnish.
- Serve and enjoy! Serve the smoked salmon avocado toasts right away while the toast is still crispy.
Notes
- Great recipe for a weekend brunch or fancy breakfast.
- Make sure the avocados are ripe and creamy. Underripe avocados will be too hard to mash smoothly.
- Can prepare the components ahead of time. Toast, mash avocado, slice salmon, and store separately in the fridge for up to 24 hours before assembling.
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Lots of flavor combination options:
- Add roasted red peppers, arugula, capers, everything bagel seasoning, etc.
- Drizzle with olive oil or creamy ranch dressing.
- Top with a fried, poached, or soft boiled egg.
- Use crab meat or smoked trout instead of salmon.
- Multigrain or whole wheat bread has the most fiber and nutrients, but any bread works.
- For thicker toast, cut bread into 1 inch slices instead of thin slices.
- Mash avocado with a fork for chunkier texture or blend smooth for creamy.
- Can use sliced smoked salmon or break it into pieces.
- Adjust the seasoning of the avocado mash to taste: add lemon juice, salt, pepper, hot sauce, etc.
- Great make-ahead breakfast for the week. Store toast and components separately.
- Garnish with fresh dill, microgreens, chili flakes, sesame seeds, etc.