Spring Brunch Avocado Toast (Printable)

A colorful brunch board with avocado, smoked salmon, fresh veggies, and rustic toasted bread.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread

01 - 12 slices rustic sourdough or multigrain bread

→ Spreads

02 - 3 ripe avocados
03 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
04 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
05 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Proteins

06 - 7 ounces smoked salmon

→ Fresh Toppings

07 - 5 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved
08 - 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
09 - 4 radishes, thinly sliced
10 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
11 - 2 tablespoons capers, drained
12 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill sprigs
13 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
14 - 1.7 ounces baby arugula or mixed greens

→ Optional Extras

15 - 4 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
16 - Flaky sea salt to taste
17 - Crushed red pepper flakes to taste
18 - Olive oil for drizzling
19 - Everything bagel seasoning to taste

# Directions:

01 - Toast bread slices until golden and crisp. Arrange on a large serving board or platter.
02 - In a bowl, mash avocados with lemon juice, sea salt, and black pepper until creamy but still chunky. Transfer to a serving bowl.
03 - Arrange smoked salmon in folds or ribbons on the board.
04 - Place cherry tomatoes, cucumber, radishes, red onion, capers, dill, chives, and arugula in small piles or bowls around the bread and salmon.
05 - Add optional extras including hard-boiled eggs, flaky salt, red pepper flakes, olive oil, and everything bagel seasoning to the board.
06 - Allow guests to assemble their own avocado toast by spreading mashed avocado on toasted bread, topping with smoked salmon and desired toppings, and finishing with a drizzle of olive oil or sprinkle of seasoning.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy to prepare with no cooking required, making it perfect for relaxed or last-minute brunches.
  • Highly customizable to suit different tastes and dietary preferences.
  • Fresh and vibrant ingredients create a visually stunning and appetizing spread.
  • Pescatarian-friendly with protein from smoked salmon and optional eggs.
02 -
  • Toast bread just before serving to ensure crispness.
  • Use ripe but firm avocados for the best texture in the mash.
  • Prepare toppings ahead and keep chilled until serving to maintain freshness.
  • Offer a variety of seasonings and oils to accommodate different preferences.
  • Place small bowls or piles of toppings around the board for an inviting and shareable presentation.
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