Spring Brunch Avocado Toast (Printable Version)

A colorful toast board with avocado, smoked salmon, fresh produce, and herbs—ideal for a light brunch.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread

01 - 1 loaf rustic sourdough or multigrain bread, sliced (about 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 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 or mixed greens 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 -
  • Everyone gets to build exactly what they crave—no two plates are the same, which somehow makes it feel more special.
  • It looks absolutely stunning with zero stress, because the beauty is in the abundance and colors, not precision.
  • There's something quietly luxurious about smoked salmon and avocado that makes a casual brunch feel like a celebration.
02 -
  • Slice everything just before serving, especially the cucumber and avocado, or they'll release moisture and make your beautiful board look sad and soggy.
  • Always taste the avocado spread on its own before putting it out—if it needs more salt or lemon, now's the time to fix it, because you can't season it once it's spread on the bread.
03 -
  • Buy avocados 2 to 3 days before you plan to make this, so they're perfectly ripe and not rock-hard or overripe on the day.
  • If your smoked salmon is in a vacuum-sealed package, open it just before serving so the smell doesn't fill your kitchen too early and the flavor stays bright and fresh.
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