Spring Avocado Toast Board (Printable)

Bright and fresh toast board with avocado, smoked salmon, and crisp seasonal toppings 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 Steps:

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 in small piles or bowls around the bread and salmon.
05 - Add 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 olive oil or seasoning.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's endlessly customizable, so picky eaters and adventurous ones can sit at the same table without drama.
  • Zero cooking required means you can focus on making the space feel special instead of being stuck at the stove.
  • Everyone leaves satisfied because they built exactly what they wanted, not what someone decided they should have.
02 -
  • Avocados oxidize quickly, so make that spread no more than 15 minutes before serving, and keep the pit nearby to slow browning if you're making it ahead.
  • Cold toppings on warm toast is the real secret—the temperature contrast makes every bite feel more interesting and fresh.
03 -
  • Squeeze your lemon juice over the avocado spread and toss everything together gently to coat every bit with acid—this is what keeps it from turning brown and is worth the extra 30 seconds.
  • Slice your vegetables just before the board goes out; they'll stay crisp and look vibrant, and your guests will taste the difference between fresh-cut and sitting-in-the-fridge.
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