Avocado Feta Toast with Cherry Tomatoes and Walnuts Recipe
This Avocado Feta Toast with Cherry Tomatoes and Walnuts is a delightful and nutritious breakfast or snack option. It combines creamy mashed avocado, tangy feta cheese, sweet cherry tomatoes, crunchy toasted walnuts, and bursts of dried cranberries on hearty whole-grain bread. Finished with fresh basil, lemon juice, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, this recipe is vibrant, flavorful, and packed with wholesome ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Toasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Bread and Base
- 4 slices whole-grain bread
Avocado Mixture
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (divided)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Toppings
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped and toasted
- 2 tablespoons dried cranberries
- Fresh basil leaves
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Toast the bread: Toast bread slices until golden and crispy using a toaster, grill pan, or oven set to 375°F (190°C) for 5-7 minutes.
- Toast the walnuts: In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast chopped walnuts for 2-3 minutes until they become fragrant and lightly golden. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Prepare the avocado: Cut avocados in half, remove pits, and scoop the flesh into a bowl. Mash with a fork until creamy but still slightly chunky. Add fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly to combine.
- Assemble the toast: Spread the mashed avocado mixture evenly over each toasted bread slice.
- Add toppings: Arrange the halved cherry tomatoes evenly over the avocado layer. Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top, followed by toasted walnuts. Scatter dried cranberries across each slice for added sweetness and color.
- Finish and serve: Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over each toast. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and, if desired, a pinch of red pepper flakes. Add extra salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use ripe avocados that yield slightly to gentle pressure for the best creamy texture.
- To toast walnuts evenly, stir them frequently and watch carefully to avoid burning.
- Feel free to substitute dried cranberries with other dried fruits like raisins or chopped dried apricots.
- This toast is best served fresh to maintain the crispness of the bread and freshness of the toppings.
- For a vegan option, omit feta cheese or substitute with a plant-based cheese alternative.
- Adjust red pepper flakes according to your heat preference or omit if sensitive to spice.
Keywords: Avocado toast, feta cheese toast, cherry tomato toast, healthy breakfast, whole grain bread, walnut topping, Mediterranean recipe, easy avocado toast
