Avocado bruschetta
Instructions
Avocado spread
Tomato salad
Tip
Day-old bread soaks up juices and liquids very well and makes for an excellent foundation for the toppings, so opt for this if you have any leftover bread at hand.
Tip
Mixing the tomato salad as close to assembling as possible makes sure that it has the maximum freshness and vibrancy when served.
Ingredients
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Sourdough bread
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2 slices |
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Butter
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2 tbsp |
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Garlic clove
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1 |
Avocado spread
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Cream cheese
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250 g |
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Avocado
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1 |
Tomato salad
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Cocktail tomatoes, preferably in different colours
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250 g |
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Shallot
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1 |
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Fresh basil
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1 pot |
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Lemon, finely grated zest
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1 |
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Olive oil
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1 tbsp |
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Pine nuts
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2 tbsp |
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Chilli flakes
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Salt and pepper
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Try our quick bruschetta with avocado and tomato
The best kind of snacks and dishes are the ones that are quick to make but big in flavour. These simple bruschetta with avocado and tomato require a short preparation and even shorter cooking time. The ingredients have been paired for a simple yet powerful flavour combination. Take the rich, creamy avocado opposite the tangy and fresh tomato salad –a match made in heaven.
Smooth avocado spread on sourdough bread
Picture a toasted sourdough bread with a creamy layer of smooth avocado spread on top. Every bite you take comes with that perfect crunch – the type of crunch that keeps us coming back for more. The combination is simple: velvety-smooth avocado and cream cheese spread on crispy toasted sourdough bread. Opposites attract, they say, and it might have been bruschetta with avocado and tomato that sparked that thought.
If you are also a fan of avocado, you should take a look at our other avocado recipes. Try our delectable avocado mousse with rye bread croutons or this tasty avocado sandwich with cream cheese and tomato.
Topped with fresh tomato salad and pine nuts
Top the creamy and crunchy bread base with a fresh tomato salad and pine nuts for a kick of colour and flavour. The tomato salad is bursting with freshness from the mix of herbs and vegetables. Basil and lemon zest provide a refreshing touch that mixes well with the subtle sweetness of the tomatoes. Shallots give the tomato salad a delicate onion-like aroma, while pine nuts give the dish a delightful bite as a final flourish.
Easy appetiser perfect for a crowd
These avocado bruschetta are the perfect little crowd-pleasers with their vibrant colours and incredible flavour. Serve them as easy appetisers for a larger group, or make them as a wonderful side dish for a larger dinner experience. You can go many different routes with this recipe, but you can never go wrong.
Get creative with the recipe
Feel free to get creative with the bruschetta and add your own touch. A popular addition is also a simple addition. With just a drizzle of balsamic glaze over the finished bruschetta, you give the dish a sweet and tangy flavour that fits perfectly with the avocado spread and tomato salad.
Sourdough bread provides a good flavour, but you can also use other types of bread. While ciabatta and baguette are popular choices, whole-grain bread will also serve the purpose wonderfully—the types of bread range from light and airy to chewy with nutty and earthy notes.
Experimenting with different herbs is also a neat way to modify the avocado bruschetta to your preferences. Instead of basil, you can easily use parsley, cilantro, or mint. Each herb brings its own flavours and aromas, from earthy and citrusy to bright and aromatic.
