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[1] Fusion food†: Greek avocado toast (Abacus Photo).
[2] Haas avocados are smaller than other varieties, but have much creamier flesh. That’s why they’re used for guacamole (photo © Haas Avocado Board).
[3] Walnuts add flavor, protein, and crunch (photo © Bake Your Day).
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National toast day is the last Thursday in February, and we’ve put a spin on avocado toast. The popular breakfast fare, which is believed to have originated in Australia, now has a Grecian touch with feta, Kalamata olives, and
Below:
> The recipe.
> The year’s 20+ bread holidays. (June is National Avocado Month.)
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> The year’s 7 avocado holidays.
> More avocado toast recipes.
> The history of bread.
> The different types of bread: a photo glossary.
> The history of avocado toast.
> The history of avocado.
> More avocado toast recipes.
RECIPE: GREEK-INSPIRED AVOCADO TOAST
We marinated the cherry tomatoes in extra-virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar, with some dried oregano. You can use the tomatoes plain, if you wish.
Can you place all the ingredients into a toasted pita pocket or a pocketless pita? Sure!
Ingredients
2 ripe avocados, halved and pitted
2-4 slices of rustic or sourdough bread, or pita, toasted
1 cup cherry tomatoes (multicolored is ideal), halved
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved
1/4 cup almonds, pistachios, or walnuts*
1 teaspoon lemon juice (or to taste)
Fresh basil leaves, chiffonade
EVOO for drizzling
Sea salt and pepper to taste
Optional egg for protein: boiled, fried, or poached
Preparation
If you prefer, slice the avocado rather than mash it. For an hour or more in advance, marinate the cherry tomatoes.
1. MASH the avocado flesh with a fork. Mix in the lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste.
2. TOAST the bread and spread the mashed avocado generously over each slice.
3. TOP with the cherry tomatoes. Sprinkle with the feta cheese, olives, walnuts, and basil. Finish with a few grinds of black pepper and a sprinkle of crunchy sea salt or a drizzle of EVOO as desired.
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[4] This feta is barrel-aged for more flavor (photo © Murray’s Cheese).
THE YEAR’S 20+ BREAD HOLIDAYS
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THE YEAR’S BREAD HOLIDAYS
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January
January: Bread Machine Baking Month
January: National Wheat Bread Month
February
February Second Last Saturday to Last Sunday: Real Bread Week‡
February, Last Thursday: National Toast Day
March
March 20: World Flour Day
March 21: National French Bread Day
March 29: National Pita Day
April
April 1: National Sourdough Bread Day
April 23: National English Muffin Day
May
May 13: National Crouton Day
May 14: National Buttermilk Biscuit Day
May 18: World Baking Day
June
Nothing yet!
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July
Nothing yet!
August
Nothing yet!
September
September: Sourdough September
September 16: National Cinnamon Raisin Bread Day
September 23: National Baker Day
September 25: German Butterbrot Day
October
October 31: National Breadstick Day
November
November: National Raisin Bread Month
November 17: National Homemade Bread Day
November 21: National Stuffing Day
December
December 22: National Date Nut Bread Day
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*All three nuts—almonds, pistachios, and walnuts—are popular in Greek cuisine. Walnuts are most often used in traditional cooking. Pistachios (fistikia) are a significant garnish, while almonds are a nutritious snack. You can substitute other nuts as you prefer, or even use mixed nuts.
†Fusion food is a culinary style that blends ingredients, techniques, and flavors from different cultures, regions, or countries to create dishes that represent multiple cuisines
‡An annual, international celebration of additive-free bread.
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