Spring Brunch Avocado Toast (Printable)

A customizable brunch board with avocado, smoked salmon, fresh veggies, and herbs for a lively gathering.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread

01 - 1 loaf rustic sourdough or multigrain bread, sliced into approximately 12 slices

→ 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

# Step-by-Step Guide:

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 with some texture remaining. Transfer to a serving bowl.
03 - Arrange smoked salmon in folds or ribbons on the serving board.
04 - Place cherry tomatoes, cucumber, radishes, red onion, capers, dill, chives, and arugula in small piles or individual bowls around the bread and salmon.
05 - Add hard-boiled eggs, flaky salt, red pepper flakes, olive oil, and everything bagel seasoning to the board for guest selection.
06 - Allow guests to build their own avocado toast by spreading mashed avocado on toasted bread, topping with smoked salmon and desired toppings, then finishing with olive oil drizzle or seasoning.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Easy to prepare with no cooking required, perfect for effortless entertaining.
  • Highly customizable with fresh veggies and optional extras to suit all tastes.
  • Bright, fresh ingredients combine for a delicious and healthy pescatarian meal.
  • Ideal for sharing, making brunch a fun and interactive experience.
02 -
  • Toast bread slices just before serving to keep them crisp and prevent sogginess.
  • Mash avocados gently to retain some texture for a more appealing spread.
  • Arrange toppings in small bowls or neat piles to make the board easy to navigate for guests.
  • Customize with seasoning and olive oil drizzles at the table for personalized flavor.
  • Use a sharp knife to thinly slice all fresh toppings for the best presentation and mouthfeel.
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