Spring Brunch Avocado Toast (Printer Version)

A colorful brunch board with creamy avocado, smoked salmon, fresh veggies, herbs, and optional extras for sharing.

# 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

# How to Prepare:

01 - Toast all 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 a slight chunky texture. Transfer to a serving bowl.
03 - Place smoked salmon in folds or ribbons across the serving board.
04 - Arrange cherry tomatoes, cucumber, radishes, red onion, capers, dill, chives, and arugula in small piles or individual bowls around the bread and salmon.
05 - Place hard-boiled eggs, flaky salt, red pepper flakes, olive oil, and everything bagel seasoning on the board for guest selection.
06 - Invite guests to assemble individual servings by spreading mashed avocado on toasted bread, topping with smoked salmon and desired toppings, and finishing with olive oil drizzle or seasoning.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Your guests do the building, which means you're actually relaxed while eating instead of plating in a panic.
  • Everything can be prepped ahead, so you're not stuck in the kitchen while people are laughing in the other room.
  • It looks restaurant-quality impressive but requires almost no actual cooking skill.
02 -
  • Avocado oxidation is real—prep it no more than 30 minutes before serving, and that lemon juice is non-negotiable for keeping it green and fresh-looking.
  • Toast your bread right before people arrive; cold toast loses its appeal quickly and makes everything taste stale.
03 -
  • If you're making this for a crowd and want to prep ahead, toast the bread and arrange it on the board, then cover loosely with foil and let it sit at room temperature—it stays fresh for hours this way.
  • The secret to making smoked salmon look abundant is to fold it loosely rather than stacking it flat; it creates volume and visual appeal without needing more product.
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