Food Recipes Smoked Salmon Toast 5.0 (1) 1 Review Pesto and salmon may seem like an unusual combination, but after one bite of this toast, we trust you'll agree that it's unusually delicious. By Jenna Helwig Jenna Helwig Jenna is the food director at Real Simple and the author of Bare Minimum Dinners, a cookbook featuring more than 100 low-lift, high-reward recipes. Previously, Jenna was the food director at Health and Parents. She is also the founder and operator of Rosaberry, a boutique personal chef services company, and the author of four other cookbooks, including the bestselling Baby-Led Feeding. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Updated on October 05, 2022 Rate PRINT Share Close Photo: Caitlin Bensel Hands On Time: 5 mins Total Time: 5 mins Servings: 2 Use homemade or store-bought pesto for this filling and flavorful breakfast. If you're going the store-bought route, opt for a refrigerated variety. It will taste fresher and look more vibrant than a shelf-stable brand. Ingredients 2 tablespoons basil pesto 2 slices whole-grain bread, toasted 2 ounces sliced smoked salmon 2 teaspoons teaspoons lemon zest (from 1 lemon) Directions Spread 1 tablespoon pesto on each piece of toast. Top evenly with salmon. Sprinkle with lemon zest. Rate It Print