
Ultimate Smoked Salmon Avocado Toast with Jammy Poached Egg
by Instagram
Why some badges are missing
- Not vegan: smoked salmon
- Not vegetarian: smoked salmon
- Not gluten-free: sourdough bread → try gluten-free bread
- Not dairy-free: whipped cream cheese → try oat cream
- Not egg-free: eggs → try ground flaxseed and water (1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water per egg, rested 5 min)
- Not low-FODMAP: sourdough bread
- Not low-histamine: smoked salmon
- Not kidney-friendly: avocado
Based on listed ingredients — always check labels for allergies.
↳ Imported from Instagram
About this recipe
A popular breakfast or brunch dish featuring toasted sourdough topped with cream cheese, creamy avocado, silky smoked salmon and a soft poached egg with runny yolk, finished with sharp capers and red…
Prep
10m
Cook
8m
Serves
Rating
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Total time · 18m
Ingredients
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2 slices sourdough bread — thick
1 whole avocado — ripe, sliced
3 oz smoked salmon — (85 g)
2 tbsp whipped cream cheese
2 whole eggs — fresh
1 tsp white vinegar — for poaching
2 tbsp red onion — thinly sliced
1 tsp capers
1 tbsp chives — chopped, fresh
1 bunch basil or microgreens — for garnish
black pepper — freshly cracked
sea salt — to taste
lemon wedges — optional for serving
Instructions
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- 1
Toast the sourdough slices until golden brown and crisp.
- 2
Spread an even layer of whipped cream cheese over each slice.
- 3
Arrange the avocado slices evenly on top.
- 4
Layer the smoked salmon generously over the avocado.
- 5
Scatter the red onion slices, capers, and chopped chives over the salmon.
- 6
Bring a saucepan of water to a gentle simmer and stir in the vinegar.
- 7
Create a gentle whirlpool and carefully crack in each egg.
- 8
Cook for 3– until the whites are set and the yolks remain beautifully runny.
- 9
Lift the poached eggs with a slotted spoon, drain briefly, and place one on each toast.
- 10
Finish with freshly cracked black pepper, a few basil leaves or microgreens, and serve immediately with a squeeze of fresh lemon if desired.
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serves 2AI estimate only — not medical advice. Figures are approximations based on standard ingredient data and may vary by brand, portion size and preparation. Always double-check if cooking for allergies, diabetes, or strict dietary needs.
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Edit on 2026-08-11
Edited 8/11/2026, 10:29:23 AM





