Avocado & Watercress Toast with Smoked Salmon

Name: Avocado & Watercress Toast with Smoked Salmon
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 4 slices sourdough bread (thick-cut, 1-inch slices); 2 pcs avocado (ripe, large); 1 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed); 1 pinch salt; 1 pinch black pepper (freshly cracked); 1 cup watercress (tough stems removed, loosely packed); 200 g smoked salmon (thinly sliced); 2 tsp olive oil (extra virgin, for drizzling); 0.25 cup red onion (very thinly sliced); 1 tbsp capers (drained); 2 tbsp dill (fresh, roughly chopped)

RATING

0.0/5

TASTE SCORE

8/10

Crispy sourdough toast topped with creamy smashed avocado, peppery watercress, and silky smoked salmon. A fresh, elegant open-faced sandwich that comes together in 10 minutes — perfect for brunch, a light lunch, or a quick weeknight dinner.

PREP

10m

COOK

SERVES

1 PIECE

351 cal

SERVINGS

METHOD · 4 STEPS

prep · ~3 min
Toast the sourdough bread.
1.Toast 4 thick slices of sourdough bread until golden and crisp.
2.Let cool slightly on a wire rack so they stay crunchy.
TIPDon't skip the wire rack — it prevents steam from making the bottom soggy.
prep · ~2 min
Mash the avocado.
1.Halve, pit, and scoop 2 ripe avocados into a small bowl.
2.Add 1 tbsp lemon juice and a pinch each of salt and black pepper.
3.Mash roughly with a fork — keep it chunky, not smooth.
TIPChunky avocado gives more texture than puréed; a few small lumps are perfect.
assemble · ~3 min
Assemble the toast.
1.Spread a generous layer of smashed avocado onto each toast.
2.Top with a small handful of watercress (about ¼ cup per toast).
3.Drape 50g of smoked salmon loosely over the watercress.
4.Scatter a few slices of red onion and a pinch of capers on top.
garnish · ~1 min
Finish with dill, olive oil, and serve immediately.
1.Drizzle ½ tsp extra virgin olive oil over each toast.
2.Sprinkle fresh chopped dill on top.
3.Serve right away while the bread is still crisp.
TIPServe immediately — the watercress wilts and toast softens if it sits.

PRO TIPS

What to keep in mind.

6 tips from the recipe — small details that make a real difference to the final dish.

1
Use a ripe avocado that yields gently to pressure for the creamiest mash.
2
Toast sourdough until deep golden to create a sturdy base that won't go soggy.
3
Pat smoked salmon dry with a paper towel to prevent excess moisture on the toast.
4
Soak sliced red onion in cold water for 5 minutes to mellow its sharp bite.
5
Drain and rinse capers if salt-packed to control the salinity of the final dish.
6
Assemble just before serving to keep the watercress crisp and the toast crunchy.

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