Open Faced Smoked Salmon Sandwich w/ Guacamole

        I love smoked salmon, but I usually only have it as an appetizer (example recipe link: Smoked Salmon Crostini) and I haven't really gotten all too creative with it otherwise, but that is all about to change. It has such great flavor and it doesn't need to be cooked so it's really simple! Right out of the package and straight into my mouth - or on top of toasted focaccia with cream cheese and guacamole, sprinkled with pepper and dill. It was absurd. Like too good for words to even explain - I think I'm in love with a sandwich. The bakery fresh, herb packed, toasted focaccia is probably what did me in...

 Just look at it...... *drool*

       It's such a simple sandwich that's still insanely delicious and flavorful, and it can be served for breakfast, lunch or dinner. You gotta agree that one of these would be a hell of a good start to a day. (I bet it'd work great on a bagel!) 2 oz of smoked salmon on top of this sandwich provides over 13 grams of protein, heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin B12, and the avocado packs in vitamin C, fiber and healthy fats - and together it's the perfect match. It's creamy and crunchy and nutty and salty and the fresh dill just ties it all together into one incredible bite. Good lord it's delicious. 

         Feta cheese is another great (optional) way to top the sandwich....because you know how I obsess over feta (eat it by the handful, put it on everything), but don't leave out the dill! Maybe I obsess over dill a little bit too, but I swear it makes it 10x better. 

        This sandwich will also work on any bread - go for a whole wheat, multigrain or oatmeal sandwich bread if you're trying to be healthy. Fresh bakery bread is probably the most delicious (and expensive) option if you're looking to treat yourself, but we all know, poor college kids can't always be blowing our money on fresh baked goods - we have to save it for more important things....like new summer clothes and things we tend to drink on the weekends ;) 

Open Faced Smoked Salmon Sandwich w/ Guacamole

For 2 Sandwiches

Ingredients:

2 pieces bread

1 avocado

1/4 tsp garlic powder (or just a few shakes)

1/4 tsp onion powder

1/4 tsp pepper

1/2 tsp cumin

2 tsp lemon juice

4 oz smoked salmon

cream cheese

1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped

salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Toast bread in toaster or preheat oven to 350 and toast for 5-10 minutes. While toasting, cut avocado in half, remove pit, scoop out insides and mash with fork in small bowl. Mix in garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, cumin and lemon juice. Taste test and add more or less seasoning - bigger avocados may need more seasoning. Once bread is done toasting, spread with desired amount of cream cheese and then spread guacamole. Top each sandwich with about 2 oz of salmon. Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle dill.