Ensalada de Aguacate
Ensalada de Aguacate (ehn-sah-LAH-dah deh ah-gwah-KAH-teh)
Cuban Avocado Salad
A simple, elegant salad of ripe avocado slices dressed with olive oil, lime juice, thinly sliced onion, and salt — Cuban simplicity at its finest.
Nutrition & Info
Equipment Needed
Presentation Guide
Vessel: flat plate
Garnishes: sliced onion, cilantro
Accompaniments: any main dish
Instructions
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1
Halve avocados, remove pits, and slice into thick crescents. Arrange on a plate.
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2
Scatter thinly sliced onion over the avocado.
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3
Drizzle generously with olive oil and lime juice.
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4
Season with salt.
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5
Garnish with cilantro if desired. Serve immediately.
Did You Know?
In Cuba, avocados grow so abundantly that they fall off trees into yards — Cubans consider it absurd that avocados cost several dollars each in other countries.
Chef's Notes
Equipment Tips
- sharp knife
- cutting board
Garnishing
sliced onion, cilantro
Accompaniments
any main dish
The Story Behind Ensalada de Aguacate
Ensalada de aguacate is the purest expression of Cuban cooking philosophy: take perfect ingredients and do as little as possible to them. Avocados have been cultivated in the Caribbean for thousands of years, and this simple preparation likely predates any European influence. It remains on Cuban tables daily, valued for its simplicity and the richness it adds to a meal.
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