This Avocado Toast with Tomato recipe puts a delicious spin on a classic favorite, combining creamy avocado with juicy vine-ripened tomatoes and peppery baby arugula.
When Avocado Toast with Tomato is your breakfast, you start your day with a plate full of fresh flavors and vibrant colors.
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Avocado Tomato Toast
A nourishing breakfast or a light lunch, this recipe will bring a burst of fresh flavors to your taste buds.
Paired with crusty ciabatta rolls and a zesty vinaigrette, each bite is a celebration of texture and taste.
Avocado toast is always a delicious nutrient-packed meal made with fresh ingredients and this recipe takes classic avocado toast to a whole new level.
Enjoy this delightful twist on a timeless favorite and make Avocado Toast with Tomato for your next brunch get-together.
When you include the toasts on your brunch menu along with other items this recipe can serve eight, one piece per person.
When serving the toast on its own for a meal, this recipe serves four, two pieces per person.
You can also halve this recipe to serve just two people in the morning.
One bite is all it will take and you will agree that this is the best avocado toast.
There's no denying that the tomato and arugula topping takes this breakfast toast to the next level of deliciousness and there's no going back!
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How to make tomato avocado toast recipe
This is a quick overview of how to make this recipe. Scroll down for the full recipe instructions and ingredient amounts in the recipe card below
- Step 1: Slice each roll in half lengthwise and toast until golden brown. Meanwhile, mash the avocados and top each roll half with smashed avocado.
- Step 2: In a bowl combine the tomatoes and baby arugula.
- Step 3: Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, kosher salt and cracked black pepper and toss the vinaigrette with the tomatoes and arugula until evenly coated.
- Step 4: Arrange the tomato mixture on top of the mashed avocado, dividing evenly between the toasts.
Hint: Select avocados that yield gently to pressure. Overripe ones may be too mushy, and underripe ones might not mash easily.
Expert recipe tips
- Toast to Perfection - Toast your ciabatta rolls until they are nicely crisped on the outside.
- Ripe Avocado - Select avocados that yield gently to pressure. Overripe ones may be too mushy, and underripe ones might not mash easily.
- Balsamic Glaze - Add a drizzle of balsamic glaze before serving
- Red Onion - Add minced red onion to the tomato and arugula mixture
- Bagel seasoning - Sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning
Substitutions
- Bread - If ciabatta rolls aren’t available, you can use another type of bread that has a similar texture such as try sourdough bread, whole grain, or whole grain bread.
- Greens - Baby arugula, with its fresh peppery notes, is ideal for this topping, however, baby spinach or mixed greens can be used if you prefer a milder flavor.
- Citrus - Not a fan of lemon? A lime will work beautifully and will add a different kind of bright citrus note.
- Olive Oil - Avocado oil or a flavored oil such as a basil-infused olive oil is a good substitute for extra virgin olive oil and will bring a unique flavor twist.
- Tomatoes - Heirloom tomatoes, grape tomatoes and roma tomatoes can be substituted for vine-ripened tomatoes
Variations
- Add an egg - Top your toast with a poached egg, fried egg or soft-boiled egg for added protein and creaminess.
- Fresh herbs - Add fresh basil leaves or cilantro leaves to add a burst of herbal aroma and flavor.
- Crunch - For added texture, sprinkle some toasted seeds or nuts, such as pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds, on top.
- Add some heat - If you love a little heat, sprinkle a few red pepper flakes over the tomato mixture or add a dash of cayenne pepper to the vinaigrette.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Zester
- Citrus Juicer
- Masher
- Toaster
Storage
- Storing leftovers - I do not recommend storing leftover avocado toast. The toast will get soggy from the avocado and tomato topping and the avocado will begin to brown in color.
- Make Ahead - You can chop the tomatoes and refrigerate them for up to one day. You can also prepare the vinaigrette ahead and store it in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator for 1-2 days.
FAQs
Avocado toast is considered to be nutritious and healthy because of the healthy fats, essential nutrients and fiber contained in avocados.
Sourdough bread is considered to be the best bread for avocado toast. Pumpernickel bread is also a good choice.
Ingredients
Ingredients for avocado tomato toast
- Ciabatta Rolls – Ciabatta rolls have a crispy crust with a soft center. They are an ideal base for the creamy avocado and tomato topping.
- Avocados – Avocados have a buttery creamy texture. They are a nutrient-rick fruit filled with healthy fats. Their subtle nutty flavor adds a delicious note to this recipe.
- Vine-Ripened Tomatoes - Bursting with natural sweetness and tang, vine-ripened tomatoes have a juicy, firm texture. Tomatoes add a refreshing burst of acidity and color and balance the creaminess of the avocado.
- Baby Arugula - With its light, peppery bite, baby arugula adds a layer of freshness to the topping that complements the richness of the avocado. This leafy green also packs a nutritional punch.
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil – This oil adds a silky mouthfeel to the vinaigrette and provides essential antioxidants. It has a fruity and bold flavor.
- Lemon – Freshly squeezed juice and grated zest from a fresh lemon add a bright, zesty acidity that cuts through the creaminess of the avocado.
- Kosher Salt and Cracked Black Pepper – Kosher salt brings out all the flavors in this recipe and makes them pop while freshly ground pepper adds a hint of heat.
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What to serve with
A delicious beverage will round out your avocado toast meal!
Avocado Toast with Tomato Recipe
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Ingredients
- 4 ciabatta rolls
- 4 avocados , peeled, pitted and mashed
- 3 tomatoes on the vine , chopped, about 3 cups
- 2 cups baby arugula
- 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
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Instructions
- Slice the rolls in half lengthwise and toast until golden.
- Meanwhile, mash the avocados.
- Top each roll half with mashed avocado.
- In a bowl combine the tomatoes and baby arugula.
- Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, kosher salt and cracked black pepper and toss the vinaigrette with the tomatoes and arugula until evenly coated.
- Arrange the tomato mixture on top of the mashed avocado, dividing evenly between the toasts.
We made these on a camping trip and they were delicious! So quick to put together but tasted like home cooking. Healthy too!
My son had avocado toast while away on a school vacation and now he is obsessed with it.
So it was really good to have a recipe, that he enjoyed.
I'm so happy tp hear this Claire! Thank you for sharing and happy cooing, GG