This toast is breakfast at its best: crisp bread, velvety cream cheese, delicate lightly salted salmon, ripe avocado, fresh cucumber and egg for satisfying substance. It comes together in minutes, looks beautifully composed, and sets the right tone for the day ahead. For a brighter, more assertive finish, add a little pickled cucumber.
Ingredients
- Bread, sandwich or whole-grain — 2 slices
- Cream cheese — 2.1 oz | 60 g
- Lightly salted salmon — 4.2 oz | 120 g
- Avocado — 1/2 piece
- Eggs — 2
- Fresh cucumber — 1/2 piece
- Pickled cucumber, optional — 1/2 piece
- Lemon juice — 1 tsp | 5 ml
- Black pepper — to taste
- Salt — to taste
- Dill for serving — 2 sprigs
Step-by-step recipe
- Cook the eggs to your liking: 6–7 minutes for a softly set yolk or 9–10 minutes for fully hard-cooked eggs. Transfer to cold water, then peel.
- Prepare the vegetables: peel the avocado and cut into thin slices, then drizzle with lemon juice. Slice the fresh cucumber into ribbons or rounds; finely chop the pickled cucumber if using.
- Toast the bread in a toaster or in a dry skillet until lightly golden.
- To assemble, spread cream cheese over each slice.
- Top with salmon, then avocado and fresh cucumber. Add the eggs on top, halved or sliced into rounds. If you like, finish with finely chopped pickled cucumber.
- Season with black pepper and a pinch of salt to taste. Garnish with dill and serve immediately.
Nutrition
| Serving | 1 toast |
|---|---|
| Calories | 485 kcal |
| Protein | 25 g |
| Fat | 30 g |
| Carbohydrates | 27 g |
| Fiber | 6 g |
| Sodium | 900 mg |
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Tips and variations
- For a brighter flavour, add a few slices of pickled cucumber or chop it finely and scatter it over the toast before serving.
- Poached egg works beautifully: cook for 2.5–3 minutes in barely simmering water with a little vinegar, then drain and place on top.
- Gluten-free option: use gluten-free bread or rice cakes, toasted in a skillet until crisp.
- Cream cheese can be swapped for farmer cheese or thick Greek yogurt mixed with a pinch of salt and a drop of lemon juice.
- For a little heat, add a pinch of chilli flakes or a small smear of Dijon mustard under the cream cheese.
FAQ
What can I use instead of lightly salted salmon?
Lightly salted trout works well, as do boiled or sautéed shrimp. Smoked fish is also an option, but the flavour will be stronger and saltier, so reduce any added salt.
Which egg is best for this toast?
The classic choice is a poached egg or a soft-boiled egg with a runny yolk. If you prefer a firmer texture, use a fully hard-cooked egg or a small fried egg.
Can I make the toast ahead of time and take it with me?
It is best assembled shortly before eating: the bread softens quickly and the avocado darkens. If you need to take it with you, pack the toasted bread, cream cheese, fish and sliced vegetables separately; dress the avocado with lemon juice and combine everything at the last moment.