Sardine and Avocado Toast

Ingredients

• 2 slices wheat bread
• 1 large avocado
• 4 ounces sardines
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 cup cucumber
• 2 tablespoons red onion
• 1 cup arugula
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

1. 1Toast the whole grain bread slices to your preferred level of crispiness.
2. 2While the bread is toasting, mash the avocado in a bowl and season with half the lemon juice, sea salt, and black pepper.
3. 3Open the canned sardines and drain the oil (or water, depending on the type).
4. 4In a small bowl, mix the sardines with the remaining lemon juice and a tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil.
5. 5Slice the cherry tomatoes and cucumber into small pieces. Finely chop the red onion.
6. 6Spread the mashed avocado evenly over the toasted bread slices.
7. 7Top the avocado with the sardine mixture.
8. 8Garnish the toasts with sliced cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and arugula.
9. 9Drizzle the remaining extra virgin olive oil over the toasts.
10. 10Sprinkle red pepper flakes on top for an added kick.
11. 11Serve immediately and enjoy the explosion of Mediterranean flavors.