Look no further for your next favorite breakfast recipe: Smoked Salmon Avocado Toast! Made with toasted sourdough, buttery salmon, and creamy lemon-essenced avocado, this quick and simple breakfast recipe is deceptively delicious. Make it for a filling on-the-go weekday morning breakfast, or serve it for a weekend or holiday brunch that everyone will love!
Why You’ll Love This Avocado Toast with Salmon Recipe:
- Quick & Easy: All you need is 5 minutes (start to finish!) to make this handheld breakfast. It’s one of my family’s favorites for busy weekday mornings.
- Versatile: Its impressive presentation and endless topping variations also make this recipe a winner for weekend or celebratory brunches, afternoon snacks, and more!
- Nutritious: Thanks to sourdough, salmon, and avocado, this recipe is high in protein, fiber, and healthy fats; you can feel great about enjoying it!
- Delicious & Satisfying: Creamy mashed avocado and rich, salty, and buttery smoked salmon delight with a festival of flavors. It is one of the tastiest ways to start your day.
Let’s Get Started! Here’s What You’ll Need:
Ingredients
Sourdough Bread - The foundation of this smoked salmon avocado toast recipe! For the ultimate experience, use fresh and high-quality sourdough. Bakery-fresh bread is fantastic if you have it! If needed, you can substitute whole grain, rye, or an english muffin!
Avocado - Choose a ripe avocado that gives slightly when gently pressed. You will need ½ of a large avocado or one small one.
Smoked Salmon - Two slices of smoked salmon add rich saltiness to the toast, playing well with the buttery and nutty mashed avocado. You can use hot or cold smoked salmon, though I prefer cold because it is often pre-sliced.
Lemon Juice - Just ½ teaspoon of lemon juice prevents the avocado from browning and brightens its creamy, rich flavor. I recommend using fresh lemon juice if possible, though bottled juice can also work in a pinch.
Red Onion - These add a sweet and peppery kick, perfectly complementing the savory salmon and creamy avocado.
Capers - A sprinkle of a few of these adds a light, briny flavor to the toast. Drain them well before adding them. Adjust the amount to taste, adding more if desired.
Equipment:
Cutting Board and Knife - Use these to cut the avocado and red onions. If the sourdough bread isn’t pre-sliced, you will also need a serrated knife.
Measuring Cups & Spoons - For measuring the lemon juice and toppings. Or, add the lemon juice to taste and eyeball the toppings, sprinkling on your desired amount.
Toaster or Toaster Oven - An essential appliance for toasting the bread, though you can also toast it in a 350° oven for 3-5 minutes if needed!
Citrus Press (Optional) - Squeeze fresh lemon juice without removing the seeds first using a citrus juicer or press!
How to Make Smoked Salmon Avocado Toast
Prepare Ingredients
Lightly toast the sourdough bread to your liking. While the bread toasts, mash the avocado with the lemon juice in a small bowl or on a cutting board.
Spread Avocado on Toast
Spread the smashed avocado on the toasted bread. Layer the smoked salmon on top.
Garnish and Serve
Sprinkle the salmon with the diced red onion, capers, and any other preferred toppings. Enjoy immediately!
Recipe Success Tips
- Make to Serve. Toast the bread, remove the pit, and mash the avocado right before assembly for the best texture and taste.
- Enjoy fresh. Leftover avocado smoked salmon toast does not keep well, so it is best immediately after serving. For faster prep, you can dice your red onion ahead and store it in an airtight container with a small paper towel in the fridge.
- Toast to your preference. For a crunchier salmon toast recipe, toast the bread until golden brown. For tender and more chewy bread, toast it until just crisp.
- Don’t skip the lemon juice. The acid in the citrus helps to slow down the avocado browning and helps to brighten its flavor. It’s a surprisingly essential ingredient!
- Adjust the servings. Multiply the ingredients by the desired amount to make the toast for more people. If planning on serving it for a crowd, toast the bread on a sheet pan in a 350° oven for 5-10 minutes, turning it halfway through or until toasted to your liking.
Recipe Variations
Add any of the following optional toppings to make this smoked salmon and avocado toast your own!
- Add Greens - A small handful of arugula, baby salad greens, or microgreens adds freshness, nutrition, and a pop of green.
- Add Cream Cheese - A thin layer of cream cheese or goat cheese spread on before the avocado mash makes this more indulgent.
- Enhance with Egg - A poached or fried egg adds additional protein and staying power.
- Vary the Veggies - Sliced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, or roasted red pepper add textural and flavor contrasts and make the avocado salmon toast even more filling.
- Sprinkle on Seasonings - Enhance the lemon-essenced avocado mash by stirring in a pinch of fine or flaky sea salt. For extra savory toast, add fresh herbs or a few shakes of everything but the bagel seasoning to the avocados. For a bit of heat, sprinkle on red pepper flakes; for a peppery finish, use cracked black pepper.
- Drizzle with Oil or Vinegar. Add a refined touch (and extra impressive brunch presentation) by finishing the avocado smoked salmon toast off with a drizzle of balsamic or red wine vinegar or a high-quality olive oil.
Serving Suggestions
Make this avocado toast with smoked salmon a more complete breakfast by pairing it with a Rainbow Fruit Platter and any of the following drinks:
More Easy Breakfast Recipes
- Bacon, Egg & Cheese Croissant Breakfast Sandwiches
- Banana Oatmeal Cookies
- Sweet Potato Muffins
- Trader Joe’s Chocolate Croissants
Enjoy!
I hope you enjoy every bite of this avocado toast, no matter if you make it for a brunch crowd or as a quick breakfast just for you. Be sure to come back and rate it, and let me know if you added or swapped any toppings!
📖 Recipe
Smoked Salmon Avocado Toast
Ingredients
- 1 slice sourdough bread
- ½ large avocado
- ½ teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 slices smoked salmon
- 1 tablespoon diced red onion
- 1 teaspoon capers
Instructions
- Lightly toast sourdough to your liking. Meanwhile, mash avocado and lemon juice together in a small bowl or on a cutting board.
- Once toast is browned to your liking, smother with the avocado mash. Lay smoked samon on top of avocado.
- Top with diced red onion and capers, or your preferred toppings. Enjoy!
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Notes
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- Make to Serve. Toast the bread, remove the pit, and mash the avocado right before assembly for the best texture and taste.
- Enjoy fresh. Leftover avocado smoked salmon toast does not keep well, so it is best immediately after serving. You can dice your red onion ahead and store it in an airtight container with a small paper towel in the fridge.
- Toast to your preference. For a crunchier salmon toast recipe, toast the bread until golden brown. For tender and more chewy bread, toast it until just crisp.
- Don’t skip the lemon juice. The acid in the citrus helps to slow down the avocado browning and helps to brighten its flavor. It’s a deceptively essential ingredient!
- Adjust the servings. Multiply the ingredients by the desired amount to make the toast for more people. If planning on serving it for a crowd, toast the bread on a sheet pan in a 350° oven for 5-10 minutes, turning the bread halfway through or until toasted to your liking.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate. It is recommended to use your preferred calculator with the actual ingredients you use for optimal accuracy.
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