- Your favorite bread, well toasted (I like multi-grain; use GF if needed)
- Hummus, plain or flavored
- Veggie options: thinly sliced cucumber, tomato,* and avocado (could use radish, sprouts, chopped greens, etc.)
- Added protein: smoked salmon, thinly sliced turkey or chicken, sliced hard boiled (or poached or over-easy) egg
- Crunchy extras: Pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds (I like roasted and salted; may use nuts like slivered almonds or even hemp hearts)
- Flavor boosters: crumbled feta, sliced or chopped olives, Everything Bagel Seasoning, freshly ground pepper, kosher or sea salt, chopped fresh herbs like dill, basil, and parsley, a drizzle of hot sauce, etc.