Tomato, Avocado & Arugula Toast: Fresh Summer Brunch Idea

This Tomato Avocado Toast with Arugula is a fresh, simple breakfast that comes together in about 5 minutes. Light, nutritious, and satisfying, it’s perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a quick snack.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This tomato avocado toast is fast to prepare and versatile. Use it as a standalone meal or pair it with eggs, tuna salad, or a side salad for a fuller plate. The combination of creamy avocado, peppery arugula, and sweet tomatoes creates a balanced, flavorful bite.

It’s visually appealing, too—great for casual mornings or a light brunch when you want something pretty and effortless. To serve more people, simply double or triple the ingredients.

Ingredients

• Bread: Two slices whole grain bread.
• Avocado: One ripe avocado, peeled and pitted.
• Arugula: About 1 cup baby arugula (substitute spinach or other greens if desired).
• Cherry Tomatoes: A handful (about 8), quartered. Use your favorite tomato variety if preferred.
• Olive Oil: Extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling.
• Lemon Wedges: Two wedges to squeeze over the toast.
• Salt: A pinch of flaky sea salt to finish.

Step-By-Step Instructions

Only a few simple steps stand between you and a delicious toast.

1. Toast the bread until golden and crisp to your liking.
2. Place the avocado flesh in a small bowl and mash with a fork to your preferred texture—smooth or slightly chunky.
3. Spread the mashed avocado evenly over each slice. Top with arugula and distribute the quartered cherry tomatoes over the toasts. Drizzle lightly with extra virgin olive oil, squeeze a wedge of lemon over each, and finish with a pinch of flaky sea salt.
4. Serve immediately and enjoy—the toast is best fresh to prevent the avocado from browning.

Variations

Customize this toast to suit your taste:

• Use roasted tomatoes for a deeper, sweeter flavor.
• Swap arugula for spinach, mixed greens, or baby kale.
• Add everything bagel seasoning to the avocado for extra crunch and flavor.
• Choose gluten-free bread to make this gluten-free.
• Top with crumbled goat cheese or feta for a tangy finish.
• Drizzle a bit of hot sauce or balsamic glaze for a flavor boost.
• Turn into crostini by using toasted baguette slices for a brunch appetizer.
• Add a slice of prosciutto if you want a savory, salty note.

Serving Suggestions

This toast works well on its own for a light meal or snack. To make it heartier, top with an over-easy or fried egg, or serve alongside chicken or tuna salad. For best texture and color, serve immediately after assembling.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)

More Breakfast Recipes

If you enjoy this toast, you might also like other simple breakfast ideas and toasts—adapt toppings to taste for quick, satisfying meals.

Tomato Avocado Toast with Arugula