Burrata Avocado Toast with Smoked Salmon
If your brunch dreams involve creamy layers and luxurious flavors, this Burrata Avocado Toast with Smoked Salmon delivers. With crusty sourdough, sliced avocado, creamy burrata, and savory smoked salmon, it’s a satisfying and elegant toast that comes together fast. Whether you’re enjoying a slow morning or hosting a casual gathering, this toast is the kind of simple-meets-fancy recipe you’ll come back to again and again.
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Ingredients
- Sourdough or rustic bread
- Avocado: It should be ripe and ready to eat!
- Smoked Salmon:
- Cream cheese
- Lemon
- Salt and pepper
- Burrata cheese
- Olive oil
- Red pepper flakes
- Fresh basil or microgreen (optional)
- Flaky sea salt: I love Maldon salt for finishing
See recipe card for quantities.
How to Make Burrata Avocado Toast
Step 1: Prep Bread
Toast the bread slices until golden and crisp.
If using, spread a thin layer of cream cheese onto each slice.
Step 2: Add Smoked Salmon
Add smoked salmon on the cream cheese.
Step 3: Add Burrata
Gently tear the burrata and spoon it over the avocado. I was using about ¼ of a burrata per piece of bread, but it's really dependent on how much cheese you like.
Step 4: Add Avocado
Slice avocado. Arrange sliced avocado over the toast.
Step 5: Garnish
Spray with a little lemon juice. Garnish with herbs, flaky salt, and optional red pepper flakes or capers.
I love using Everything but the Bagel Seasoning here.
Step 6: Serve
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Hint: Let the burrata sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes before serving—this helps it become extra soft and creamy.
FAQs
Burrata is a fresh Italian cheese made from mozzarella and cream. The outer layer is solid mozzarella, while the inside is filled with soft, stracciatella curds and cream. When you cut into it, it oozes with rich, milky goodness—perfect for spreading on toast or layering into dishes like this one. Here's more about Burratas.
Look for cold-smoked salmon (often labeled as lox or nova). It’s silky, flavorful, and slices easily for layering on toast.
This toast is best served immediately so the bread stays crisp and the burrata stays fresh. You can prep components like slicing the avocado and portioning the salmon ahead, but assemble just before serving.
⭐ Top Tips
Use high-quality bread and very ripe avocado—those two simple ingredients make all the difference in flavor and texture.
Substitutions and Variations
Substitutions
- Use mozzarella or soft goat cheese if burrata isn’t available.
- Swap sourdough for gluten-free bread or your favorite toast.
- Add a slice of tomato for a more Caprese-style toast.
Variations
- Breakfast version: Add a fried or poached egg on top.
- Spicy version: Use chili crisp instead of red pepper flakes.
- Sweet-savory: Add a drizzle of honey and crushed pistachios.
Storage
This dish is best enjoyed fresh. If needed, store leftover components (like mashed avocado or burrata) separately in airtight containers for up to 1 day.
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📖 Recipe
Burrata Avocado Toast with Smoked Salmon
Ingredients
- 2 slices sourdough bread or any bread of your choosing
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese
- 1 avocado ripe and thinly sliced
- 1 ball burrata cheese about 4 oz
- 4 oz smoked salmon (this is about 2 slices)
- Olive oil Optional
- lemon juice Optional
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Everything But the Bagel Seasoning Optional
- fresh dill, red pepper flakes or capers Optional for garnish
Instructions
- Toast the bread slices until golden and crisp.
- Tear open the burrata and gently spoon it over the avocado.
- Slice the avocado thinly and fan the slices over each piece of toast.
- Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with red pepper flakes, if using.
- Garnish with fresh basil or microgreens and a pinch of flaky sea salt.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
