Herbed Smoked Salmon and Avocado Open-Faced Sandwich

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-29 · Updated 2026-04-29

Delicate smoked salmon layered over creamy avocado and fresh herbs on toasted whole grain bread for a refreshing brunch. This Mediterranean-inspired brunch recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, combines whole grain bread slices, ripe avocado, smoked salmon slices into a breakfast that fuels the morning without the midday crash — make-ahead-friendly and balanced enough to anchor the first meal of the day. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 2, so it sits comfortably in a weekly breakfast rotation alongside fruit, yogurt, or coffee. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 whole grain bread slices
• 1 ripe avocado
• 4 oz smoked salmon slices
• 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 tbsp capers

Instructions

1. Step 1: Toast 2 slices of whole grain bread until golden and crisp.
2. Step 2: In a bowl, mash 1 ripe avocado with 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until smooth but slightly chunky.
3. Step 3: Spread the avocado mixture evenly over each toasted bread slice.
4. Step 4: Layer 4 oz smoked salmon slices evenly on top of the avocado.
5. Step 5: Drizzle 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil over the salmon, then sprinkle 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill.
6. Step 6: Garnish each sandwich with 2 tbsp thinly sliced red onion and 1 tbsp capers for a briny contrast.
7. Step 7: Serve immediately with an optional wedge of lemon for extra brightness.