Description
Creamy avocado toast dazzles taste buds with Mediterranean-inspired toppings, blending tangy feta, sweet cranberries, and crunchy walnuts. Crisp cherry tomatoes add fresh color to this simple yet sophisticated breakfast that satisfies hungry morning appetites.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread:
- 2 slices whole-grain or sourdough bread, toasted
Avocado Spread:
- 1 ripe avocado
- ¼ teaspoon (1.25 milliliters) salt
- ¼ teaspoon (1.25 milliliters) black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon (1.25 milliliters) red pepper flakes (optional)
Toppings:
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) dried cranberries
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) chopped walnuts, toasted
Garnish (Optional):
- Drizzle of honey or balsamic glaze
- Fresh basil leaves or microgreens
Instructions
- Slice ripe avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a mixing bowl. Mash the avocado using a fork until it reaches a creamy yet slightly textured consistency.
- Sprinkle salt, freshly ground black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes into the mashed avocado. Gently fold the seasonings to ensure even distribution.
- Place bread slices into the toaster and cook until they achieve a golden-brown, crisp exterior with a slightly soft interior.
- Transfer the toasted bread onto a clean serving plate and generously spread the seasoned avocado mixture across each slice, creating an even layer.
- Carefully halve the cherry tomatoes and arrange them strategically on top of the avocado spread, allowing their vibrant color to peek through.
- Crumble feta cheese over the tomatoes, creating a delicate, tangy layer that complements the creamy avocado base.
- Scatter dried cranberries across the toast, introducing a sweet and tart element to the dish.
- Sprinkle toasted walnuts over the top, providing a satisfying crunch and nutty depth to the overall flavor profile.
- Drizzle a thin stream of honey or balsamic glaze across the toast for a hint of sweetness and glossy finish.
- Optional: Garnish with fresh basil leaves or delicate microgreens to add a final touch of freshness and visual appeal. Serve immediately to enjoy the perfect balance of textures and flavors.
Notes
- Choose ripe avocados that yield slightly when gently pressed to ensure creamy, smooth texture and maximum flavor.
- Toast bread until golden brown and crisp to provide a sturdy base that won’t get soggy under the avocado spread.
- Customize the toast for different dietary needs by using gluten-free bread for those with wheat sensitivities or swapping feta with nutritional yeast for a vegan version.
- Balance flavors by toasting walnuts briefly to enhance their nutty taste and using fresh herbs like basil to add brightness and complexity to the dish.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg