Recipes Nugget Markets Signature Recipes
California Summer Toast
- Prep time
- 5–10 minutes PT10M
- Cook time
- 2 minutes PT2M
- Yield
- 1 serving
- Difficulty

This trio of tantalizing toasts is perfect for summer days when you want to keep the kitchen cool.
Ingredients
Toast Base:
- 1 slice sourdough boulot
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
Whipped Feta & Peach Topping:
- ¼ cup whipped feta (recipe link below)
- ½ yellow peach, sliced thin
- 5–6 pieces baby arugula
- 1 teaspoon balsamic glaze
Fig & Honey Topping:
- ¼ cup whole milk ricotta
- 2 black mission figs, stemmed and sliced thin
- 1–2 tablespoons honey
- 5–6 oregano leaves
Heirloom Tomato & Avocado Topping:
- 1 medium heirloom tomato
- 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Cracked black pepper, to taste
- ½ avocado, sliced
- ¼ cup microgreens
Preparation
To make toast base, spread butter on bread then toast under a broiler until golden brown. Top with your chosen ingredients.
For the whipped feta and peach topping, spread toast with whipped feta, top with peach slices and arugula, then finish with a drizzle of balsamic glaze.
For the fig and honey topping, spread toast with ricotta then layer with sliced figs, drizzle with honey, and garnish with oregano leaves.
For the heirloom tomato and avocado topping, slice tomato in half and then into ⅜-inch slices. Place in a low-sided dish, season with salt and pepper, then marinate in sherry vinegar and extra virgin olive oil for 5 minutes. Place avocado slices on the toasted bread, then top with marinated heirloom tomatoes and microgreens.