Express Holiday Avocado Toast

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This festive avocado toast bar offers a quick and cheerful way to enjoy holiday gatherings and brunches. Toast artisan bread to golden crispness, then mash ripe avocados with fresh lemon juice, salt, and pepper for a creamy base. Arrange a variety of savory and sweet toppings like cherry tomatoes, feta, smoked salmon, pomegranate seeds, and pumpkin seeds, allowing guests to personalize each bite. Drizzle olive oil and sprinkle seasonings for extra flavor. Options include vegan and gluten-free variations, making it versatile and crowd-pleasing.

Updated on Tue, 25 Nov 2025 11:22:00 GMT
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A festive, customizable avocado toast bar perfect for holiday brunches, gatherings, or quick, cheerful breakfasts. Guests can top toasted bread with creamy avocado and a variety of delicious seasonal toppings.

This recipe brings everyone together with a fun and festive way to enjoy avocado toast during the holidays or any special occasion.

Ingredients

  • Bread: 12 slices artisan bread (sourdough, multigrain, or gluten-free) toasted
  • Avocado: 4 ripe avocados halved and pitted, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon or lime juice, ½ teaspoon sea salt, ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Savory Toppings: 6 poached or soft-boiled eggs (optional), 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved, ½ cup feta cheese crumbled (or vegan feta), 1 cup cucumber thinly sliced, ½ cup radishes thinly sliced, ¼ cup red onion thinly sliced, ½ cup smoked salmon (optional), ¼ cup microgreens or arugula
  • Festive & Sweet Toppings: ½ cup pomegranate seeds, ¼ cup toasted pumpkin seeds or pepitas, 2 tablespoons dried cranberries chopped, 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • Seasonings & Condiments: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1 tablespoon everything bagel seasoning, Flaky sea salt to taste, Freshly cracked black pepper to taste

Instructions

Step 1:
Toast the bread slices until golden and crisp. Arrange on a serving platter.
Step 2:
In a medium bowl scoop out the avocado flesh and mash with lemon or lime juice salt and pepper until mostly smooth but still a bit chunky.
Step 3:
Set up the avocado toast bar Place the mashed avocado in a bowl with a spoon and arrange all toppings in small bowls or on platters.
Step 4:
Invite guests to spread avocado on their toast and top with their choice of savory sweet and festive toppings.
Step 5:
Drizzle with olive oil and finish with desired seasonings.
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This recipe always brings joy as family and friends customize their plates and share stories around the brunch table.

Required Tools

Toaster or oven Cutting board and knife Small bowls or platters for toppings Serving utensils Spoon for mashing avocado

Allergen Information

Contains Wheat unless using gluten-free bread Eggs if using Dairy if using cheese Fish if using smoked salmon Tree nuts if adding nuts Check bread and topping labels for hidden allergens

Nutritional Information

Per serving with avocado and bread without optional toppings Calories 270 Total Fat 13 g Carbohydrates 32 g Protein 7 g

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This avocado toast bar is a festive and healthy way to celebrate with loved ones Enjoy customizing each bite to suit your taste.

Recipe FAQ

What breads work best for this toast bar?

Artisan breads like sourdough, multigrain, or gluten-free varieties toast well and provide a sturdy base.

How can I make this suitable for vegans?

Simply omit eggs, cheese, and smoked salmon while ensuring plant-based toppings and gluten-free bread if needed.

What are some good savory topping options?

Consider poached eggs, feta cheese, smoked salmon, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, radishes, and microgreens for savory variety.

Can this be prepared ahead of time?

Toast bread fresh and mash avocados shortly before serving to maintain texture and flavor for best results.

How to keep avocados from browning?

Mix avocado with fresh lemon or lime juice to slow oxidation and keep the color fresh longer.

Are there sweet topping suggestions?

Pomegranate seeds, dried cranberries, honey, and maple syrup add festive sweetness to complement savory flavors.

Express Holiday Avocado Toast

A festive, customizable avocado toast bar with seasonal toppings for gatherings or quick breakfasts.

Prep duration
15 min
Time to cook
5 min
Complete duration
20 min
Created by Madison Young

Classification Fresh & Fast Meals

Complexity Level Easy

Cultural Origin International

Output 6 Portion Count

Dietary requirements Meat-Free

Components

Bread

01 12 slices artisan bread (sourdough, multigrain, or gluten-free), toasted

Avocado

01 4 ripe avocados, halved and pitted
02 2 tablespoons fresh lemon or lime juice
03 ½ teaspoon sea salt
04 ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Savory Toppings

01 6 poached or soft-boiled eggs (optional)
02 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
03 ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled (or vegan feta)
04 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
05 ½ cup radishes, thinly sliced
06 ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
07 ½ cup smoked salmon (optional)
08 ¼ cup microgreens or arugula

Festive & Sweet Toppings

01 ½ cup pomegranate seeds
02 ¼ cup toasted pumpkin seeds or pepitas
03 2 tablespoons dried cranberries, chopped
04 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup

Seasonings & Condiments

01 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
02 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
03 1 tablespoon everything bagel seasoning
04 Flaky sea salt, to taste
05 Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

Directions

Step 01

Toast Bread: Toast bread slices until golden and crisp. Arrange on a serving platter.

Step 02

Prepare Avocado Spread: Scoop avocado flesh into a bowl; mash with lemon or lime juice, sea salt, and black pepper until mostly smooth with some texture.

Step 03

Arrange Toppings: Set up an avocado toast bar by placing mashed avocado in a bowl with a spoon and arrange all savory, sweet, and festive toppings in small bowls or platters.

Step 04

Assemble Toast: Invite guests to spread avocado on toast and customize with preferred toppings.

Step 05

Finish and Serve: Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil and season with red pepper flakes, everything bagel seasoning, flaky sea salt, and freshly cracked black pepper as desired.

Necessary tools

  • Toaster or oven
  • Cutting board and knife
  • Small bowls or platters for toppings
  • Serving utensils
  • Spoon for mashing avocado

Allergy details

Review each component for potential allergens and seek professional healthcare advice if you're uncertain.
  • Contains wheat (unless gluten-free bread is used), eggs (if included), dairy (if feta cheese included), fish (if smoked salmon included), and tree nuts (if nuts are added).

Nutritional breakdown (per portion)

These values are provided as estimates only and shouldn't replace professional medical guidance.
  • Energy Content: 270
  • Fats: 13 g
  • Carbohydrates: 32 g
  • Proteins: 7 g