Avocado toast is not just for breakfast any more! These avocado crostini are topped with a tomato and herb relish and are the perfect simple appetizer for any occasion.
Course Appetizer
Servings 12servings
Calories 174kcal
Author Sara Welch
Ingredients
12slicesof baguette
3tablespoonsof extra virgin olive oildivided use
2large or 3 small ripe avocadospeeled and thinly sliced
1 ½cupsof diced tomato or sliced cherry tomatoesred, yellow or both
3tablespoonsof minced herbs such as basilparsley, dill, cilantro or a combination
coarse salt to taste
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
In a medium bowl, combine the tomatoes, herbs, 1 tablespoon olive oil and salt to taste. Let stand for 10 minutes.
Place the bread slices on a baking sheet and lightly brush with 2 tablespoons olive oil.
Bake for 5-7 minutes or until bread is golden brown.
Remove the bread from the oven and top each piece with a few slices of avocado.
Spoon a tablespoon of the tomato mixture over the top of the avocado and sprinkle with coarse salt. Serve immediately.