Avocado toast can be transformed from bland to rich and tasty with a single everyday ingredient found in most kitchens: salt. According to Joanie Zisk, a chef with more than 35 years of experience and founder of One Dish Kitchen, a simple seasoning unlocks the fruit's natural flavour.
Why Salt Makes Avocado Toast Better
Avocados are known for their velvety texture and health benefits, but on their own they can taste quite flat. Mashing avocado onto bread without any other ingredients often results in a dull breakfast.
Joanie said: “Kosher or sea salt seasons the avocado and brings out its flavour. A pinch of flaky salt on top adds a bit of crunch.”
Salt intensifies the taste of food, and when added to avocado it enhances the creamy, rich and slightly nutty notes without needing any complicated cooking techniques. Kosher or sea salt is recommended because its larger crystals give the toast a crunchier, more interesting texture.
Extra Tips for a Tastier Breakfast
Seasoning with salt is the easiest way to make avocado tasty, but adding a little lemon juice can brighten the flavour, and olive oil helps create an even silkier texture.
To make better avocado toast, you will need one piece of thick bread, half a large ripe avocado, one teaspoon of lemon juice, one teaspoon of olive oil, and salt and pepper.
Start by toasting the bread until golden brown. Thicker bread such as sourdough is better as it holds the avocado without becoming soggy. Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, scoop the flesh into a bowl and mash with a fork until smooth but slightly chunky.
Drizzle the lemon juice and olive oil over the avocado and season generously with salt and pepper. Taste until it is seasoned to your liking, then spread onto the warm toast.
Optional toppings include salmon, bacon, eggs (fried, scrambled or poached), chilli flakes or cherry tomatoes. With proper seasoning, avocado toast becomes a much tastier breakfast to start the morning.
