Description
Avocado Toast with Smoked Salmon is a perfect blend of creamy avocado and savory smoked salmon, elevated by a zesty lemon-herb crème fraîche. This nutritious dish is ideal for breakfast, brunch, or a light lunch, offering both flavor and visual appeal. You can whip it up in just 10 minutes, making it a quick and satisfying meal for busy mornings or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe avocados
- 4 thick slices of sourdough or multigrain bread
- 4 oz smoked salmon
- 1/3 cup crème fraîche
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Zest from one lemon
- 1 tbsp fresh dill (chopped)
- 2 scallions (chopped)
- 2 tbsp capers (chopped)
- Extra-virgin olive oil for grilling
Instructions
- Grill the bread: Brush both sides of each slice with olive oil and grill in a skillet over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Prepare the crème fraîche mixture: In a bowl, mix crème fraîche, lemon juice, lemon zest, dill, scallions, chopped capers, and season with salt and pepper.
- Assemble the toast: Spread mashed avocado onto each slice of toasted bread. Layer on pieces of smoked salmon followed by a generous dollop of the lemon-herb crème fraîche mixture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 130g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg