Summer Fresh Avocado & Smoked Salmon Sandwich

Cooking StepsHow to cook Summer Fresh Avocado & Smoked Salmon Sandwich step by step

Cooking Process

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   Step 1 Detail

   Gather your ingredients: sourdough bread, avocado, smoked salmon, cream cheese, and lemon.

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   Step 2 Detail

   Choose a ripe avocado — it should yield slightly when pressed but not be mushy. Cut around the avocado lengthwise down to the pit. Twist the two halves apart, then strike the pit with your knife and twist to remove it.

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   Step 3 Detail

   Use a metal spoon to scoop between the skin and flesh to remove the avocado meat in one piece.

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   Step 4 Detail

   Squeeze lemon juice over the avocado, then season with freshly ground black pepper, salt, and a pinch of chili flakes for a flavor boost.

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   Step 5 Detail

   Mash the avocado with a spoon until it reaches a spreadable consistency. Don’t over-mash — leaving some small chunks gives a better texture.

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   Step 6 Detail

   Heat a non-stick pan with a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Place the sourdough slices in and toast until the bottoms are golden and crispy.

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   Flip and toast the other side until equally golden and crispy.

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   Step 8 Detail

   Now it’s time to assemble.

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   Step 9 Detail

   Spread a generous layer of the mashed avocado onto the toasted sourdough.

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    Wrap smoked salmon slices around a dollop of cream cheese and arrange them on top of the avocado spread.

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    Step 11 Detail

    Garnish with fresh dill sprigs.

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    Step 12 Detail

    Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and a little olive oil. Serve and enjoy! The creamy cream cheese-wrapped smoked salmon paired with the avocado spread is wonderfully appetizing — perfect for sharing with family and friends as summer approaches.