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Avocado Toast with Smoked Salmon

Thick-cut sourdough loaded with smashed avocado, ribbons of cold-smoked salmon, poached eggs, and a lemon-chilli dressing.

Time
15 min
Servings
2
Level
Easy
Rating
4.8 ★★★★★
Avocado Toast with Smoked Salmon step 1
Avocado Toast with Smoked Salmon step 2
Avocado Toast with Smoked Salmon step 3

in the kitchen

Ingredients

  • 2 thick slices sourdough, toasted
  • 2 ripe avocados
  • 150g cold-smoked salmon
  • 2 eggs, poached
  • Juice and zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 red chilli, finely sliced
  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • Micro herbs or cress to finish

Method

  1. Poach eggs in barely simmering water with a dash of vinegar for 3 minutes.
  2. Halve avocados, remove stone, and scoop flesh into a bowl. Crush with lemon juice, salt, and pepper -- keep chunky.
  3. Toast sourdough until very crisp. Spread avocado generously.
  4. Pile salmon on top, add poached egg, scatter chilli and micro herbs, and drizzle with olive oil. Serve immediately.