Seven slices of toasted bread topped with various ingredients including figs, avocado, salmon, and eggs, arranged on a dark baking sheet with fresh fruit and herbs.
Freshly plated Lunch

Summer Toast Board

A vibrant collection of seven gourmet toast variations featuring figs, avocado, salmon, and more, perfect for a summer lunch or brunch.

Prep Time20 min
Cook Time10 min
Servings4
DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

  • 8 slices sourdough bread
  • 1 cup whipped ricotta
  • 4 fresh figs, sliced
  • 2 tbsp chopped pistachios
  • 1 ripe avocado, mashed
  • 1 small radish, thinly sliced
  • 1 hard-boiled egg, halved
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges
  • 1 peach, sliced
  • 4 oz prosciutto
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts
  • 4 oz smoked salmon
  • 1/2 cup beet hummus
  • 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup edamame, shelled
  • 1 hard-boiled egg, halved
  • 1/2 cup asparagus spears, blanched
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Arrange 8 slices of sourdough bread on a baking sheet and toast for 8-10 minutes until golden and crisp.
  3. For the fig toast: Spread whipped ricotta on a slice, top with fig slices, drizzle with honey, and sprinkle with chopped pistachios.
  4. For the avocado toast: Spread mashed avocado on a slice, top with radish slices, a halved hard-boiled egg, lime wedges, and microgreens.
  5. For the peach toast: Spread whipped ricotta on a slice, top with peach slices, drizzle with honey, and sprinkle with pistachios.
  6. For the salmon toast: Layer smoked salmon on a slice, add balsamic glaze, and top with pine nuts.
  7. For the beet hummus toast: Spread beet hummus on a slice, top with edamame, cucumber slices, and a drizzle of olive oil.
  8. For the asparagus toast: Place blanched asparagus on a slice, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.