Smoked Salmon Avocado Toast

Name: Smoked Salmon Avocado Toast
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: california
Ingredients: 2 slices sourdough bread (thick-cut, from a rustic loaf); 1 pcs avocado (large, ripe); 80 g smoked salmon (cold-smoked, thinly sliced); 1 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed); 0.25 pcs red onion (small, thinly sliced into rings); 2 tsp capers (drained, rinsed); 1 pinch black pepper (freshly cracked); 1 pinch salt (flaky sea salt, for finishing); 1 tbsp fresh dill (roughly chopped, for garnish); 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil (for drizzling)

RATING

4.6/5(187)

TASTE SCORE

9/10

Crispy toasted bread topped with creamy mashed avocado, silky smoked salmon, and a bright squeeze of lemon. This open-faced beauty comes together in 10 minutes and feels fancy enough for brunch yet easy enough for a weekday lunch.

PREP

10m

COOK

SERVES

1 PIECE

341 cal

SERVINGS

METHOD · 4 STEPS

prep · ~3 min
Toast the bread.
Toast the sourdough bread slices until golden and crisp. The surface should be firm enough to hold the toppings without buckling.
prep · ~2 min
Mash the avocado.
1.Halve the avocado, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a small bowl.
2.Add the lemon juice and a pinch of salt. Mash with a fork until chunky-creamy — not completely smooth.
3.Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
TIPA slightly chunky mash gives the toast more texture than a purée.
assemble · ~2 min
Spread the avocado and layer the salmon.
1.Spread the mashed avocado generously over each toast slice, reaching all the way to the edges.
2.Drape the smoked salmon slices loosely over the avocado.
3.Scatter the red onion rings and capers evenly on top.
garnish · ~1 min
Finish with dill, pepper, and olive oil.
Sprinkle the fresh dill and a crack of black pepper over both toasts. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and serve immediately.

PRO TIPS

What to keep in mind.

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

1
Use a ripe avocado that yields slightly to gentle pressure for the creamiest mash.
2
Toast the sourdough until deeply golden to create a sturdy base that won't go soggy.
3
Arrange the smoked salmon in loose folds, not flat layers, for a more elegant texture.
4
Rinse capers under cold water before using to mellow their saltiness.
5
Add red onion rings right before serving to keep them crisp and sharp.
6
For make-ahead, prep the mashed avocado up to 2 hours early with extra lemon juice to slow browning.
7
Serve immediately after assembling — the toast loses its crunch within minutes.