Avocado Toast with Tomato-Corn Salsa

From the kitchen of Carly

Charred corn and fresh tomato salsa brings brightness to creamy avocado smashed on crusty toast. Lime juice and jalapeño heat cut through the richness, making this a satisfying breakfast or lunch that tastes like summer in every bite.

Avocado Toast with Tomato-Corn Salsa

Fresh corn and tomato salsa on creamy avocado toast hits different when lime juice brightens everything and jalapeño gives you a little heat. The crunch from crusty bread underneath keeps it from getting soggy, and the quick assembly means you can have a proper breakfast on the table in minutes, not hours.

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Servings
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Difficulty
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Ingredients

4 servings

  • 3plum tomatoes, diced
  • 2scallions, trimmed, thinly sliced
  • 1jalapeño, finely chopped
  • 1 cupfresh corn kernels
  • 4 tbspfresh lime juice
  • 1Kosher salt
  • 3avocados, sliced
  • 6 slicecrusty white bread
  • 1toasted

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, toss together the tomatoes, scallions, jalapeño, corn, and lime juice, then season with salt. Press the avocado slices onto each toast with a fork, smashing them into a rough, even layer, and pile the tomato-corn salsa generously on top.

Tips from the kitchen

  • Dice your tomatoes just before assembling, salsa and all, so they don't weep into a watery mess.
  • Corn straight from the cob in summer tastes completely different from frozen year-round, but frozen works fine if you thaw and drain it well.
  • Smash avocado gently with a fork instead of spreading it like mayo, this keeps texture and prevents brown oxidation on cut edges.

Variations

  • Cotija or feta instead of plain toast, crumbled over the top for salt and tang.
  • Trade the jalapeño for serrano or leave it out entirely if heat isn't your move.
  • Swap corn for diced cucumber or radish if you want cool crunch and have no corn on hand.
  • Grill your bread instead of toasting it for char and better structural integrity with the wet salsa.

Make ahead and storage

Salsa keeps in the fridge for up to 2 days, but assemble toast to order or it'll go soft. Eat immediately once built.