Here’s a refreshing recipe featuring fresh avocado:
Fresh Avocado Salad Recipe
Ingredients:
- Avocado: 2 ripe avocados, diced
- Tomatoes: 1-2 medium tomatoes, diced (you can use cherry tomatoes, halved)
- Red Onion: 1/4 small, finely chopped
- Cucumber: 1 small, diced
- Lemon or Lime Juice: 2 tablespoons (freshly squeezed)
- Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons
- Fresh Cilantro or Parsley: a handful, chopped (optional)
- Salt: to taste
- Pepper: to taste
- Feta Cheese: (optional), crumbled
Instructions:
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Prepare the Ingredients:
- Dice the avocados, tomatoes, cucumber, and finely chop the red onion and herbs.
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Make the Dressing:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon or lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
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Combine the Salad:
- In a large bowl, gently toss the diced avocados, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and herbs.
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Add the Dressing:
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, being careful not to mash the avocado.
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Serve:
- If using, sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top. Serve immediately as a light salad or side dish.
Tips:
- You can add other ingredients like corn, bell peppers, or beans for extra flavor and texture.
- This salad is best enjoyed fresh, as avocados can brown over time.
Enjoy your fresh avocado salad!