A festive avocado bar featuring toasted bread, creamy avocado, and a selection of savory and sweet toppings.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Bread
01 - 12 slices artisan bread (sourdough, multigrain, or gluten-free), toasted
→ Avocado
02 - 4 ripe avocados, halved and pitted
03 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon or lime juice
04 - ½ teaspoon sea salt
05 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Savory Toppings
06 - 6 poached or soft-boiled eggs (optional)
07 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
08 - ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled (or vegan feta)
09 - 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
10 - ½ cup radishes, thinly sliced
11 - ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
12 - ½ cup smoked salmon (optional)
13 - ¼ cup microgreens or arugula
→ Festive & Sweet Toppings
14 - ½ cup pomegranate seeds
15 - ¼ cup toasted pumpkin seeds or pepitas
16 - 2 tablespoons dried cranberries, chopped
17 - 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
→ Seasonings & Condiments
18 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
19 - 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
20 - 1 tablespoon everything bagel seasoning
21 - Flaky sea salt, to taste
22 - Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Toast the bread slices until golden and crisp. Arrange on a serving platter.
02 - Spoon out the avocado flesh into a medium bowl and mash with lemon or lime juice, sea salt, and black pepper until mostly smooth with some texture retained.
03 - Set up the avocado spread in a bowl with a spoon and present all toppings in separate bowls or platters for easy access.
04 - Encourage guests to spread avocado on toasted bread and customize with their preferred savory, sweet, and festive toppings.
05 - Drizzle each assembled toast with extra-virgin olive oil and finish with desired seasonings such as red pepper flakes, everything bagel seasoning, flaky sea salt, and cracked black pepper.
