Smoked Salmon & Avocado Toast
Start your day with a vibrant, café-style smoked salmon & avocado toast that’s equal parts indulgent and nourishing. This quick breakfast idea combines creamy avocado, silky smoked salmon, and crisp toasted bread for a balanced bite packed with flavor and texture. Perfect as an easy breakfast, light lunch, or elegant brunch option, this easy recipe delivers healthy fats, protein, and freshness in minutes. Whether you’re looking for breakfast ideas or simple food ideas, this dish is a go-to choice.
Ingredients
- 4 slices seeded or sourdough bread
- 2 ripe avocados
- 200 g smoked salmon
- 120 g cream cheese or ricotta cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon capers
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions or chives
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- 1. Toast the bread slices until golden brown and crisp.
- 2. Cut and prepare the avocados, then slice or lightly mash with lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- 3. In a bowl, mix cream cheese with lemon zest, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- 4. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over each slice of toast.
- 5. Add the avocado layer evenly across each slice.
- 6. Gently layer smoked salmon on top, folding for texture.
- 7. Sprinkle sesame seeds, green onions, capers, and red pepper flakes if desired.
- 8. Finish with a drizzle of olive oil and serve immediately.
Notes
Use ripe but firm avocados for best texture.
Toast bread היט to avoid sogginess.
Balance flavors with lemon juice for freshness.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 18gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3g
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