I love this recipe because it has light preparation, healthy ingredients, and tons of flavor. The best part, you ask? You don’t even need to use the stove or oven! With only a few minutes of prep, it deserves a spot on your weekly rotation on busy weekday mornings. And if you have a few extra minutes on the weekend, switch up your standard breakfast and try this avocado toast with salmon and egg!
Expert Tips
Even though this smoked salmon toast recipe is just as effortless as it is delicious, a few quick tips can take this dish to the next level. Here are a few tips to help you succeed on your first try:
Add lemon juice to the avocado: The best way to prevent your avocado mash from turning brown is to squeeze it with fresh lemon juice. The addition of a small amount of acid also helps with flavor, so do not skip using it.
It is best when assembled on the day you plan to serve: As is the case with most seafood recipes, I recommend assembling your avocado smoked salmon toast on the day you plan to serve it. If you are planning to serve a crowd, follow the make-ahead tips above to make the last-minute assembly a breeze.
Toast the bread lightly. This is an optional step, but toasting the bread gives this dish the perfect warm crunch.
Multiply the recipe. The recipe below, as written, is for two servings, but you can multiply it as many times as you need.
Smoked Salmon Avocado Toast
Ingredients
- 2 pieces toast, multi-grain bread and sourdough bread would all work
- 1 large avocado, ripened
- 1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice, plus lemon wedges to serve with
- 1 garlic clove, minced – optional
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ Persian cucumber, peeled and sliced thinly (or English cucumber would also work)
- 4 oz. smoked salmon, packaged
- ½ cup micro greens, or arugula
- 1 tablespoon pickled red onions, optional
- A drizzle of extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Everything Bagel Seasoning, optional
Instructions
- If preferred, toast your bread and let it cool for a few minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mash avocado using the back of a fork. Add lemon juice, minced garlic (if using), salt, and pepper. Stir well. Give it a taste and add more if necessary.
- Spread each slice of toast with the avocado mixture.
- Top each slice with the cucumber slices.
- Place smoked salmon pieces and pickled onion (if using) on top.
- Garnish with microgreens and a drizzle of olive oil. Finish it off with a sprinkle of Everything Bagel Seasoning.
- Serve with a lemon wedge on the side.
Notes
- Garlic: If I am making this avocado toast on a work day I omit using garlic, but if I am making it on the weekend, then I make sure to add it in.
- Multiply the recipe: Serving a crowd? No problem. Simply multiply the recipe as many times as you want. I usually serve 2 ounces of smoked salmon and ½ avocado per serving.
- To Make Ahead: If you are serving this recipe to a crowd, feel free to mash the avocados in advance, but be sure to cover the surface with a thin layer of lemon juice followed by some plastic wrap to prevent oxidizing. Assemble the recipe right before serving.
- Storing leftovers: This avocado toast is best on the day it is served. However, you can store the leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.