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Caribbean Avocado and Tomato Salad

A vibrant, no-cook salad of creamy avocado, ripe tomatoes, and crisp red onion dressed with fresh lime, olive oil, and a hint of scotch bonnet heat. Light, refreshing, and ready in minutes.

15 minEasyServes 4210 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 4 avocados ripe avocados, pitted, cubed
  • 4 medium ripe tomatoes, diced
  • 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 pepper scotch bonnet or habanero pepper, seeded, minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper to make the dressing.

  2. 2

    Combine 4 avocados pitted, cubed ripe avocados, 4 medium diced ripe tomatoes, 1/2 small thinly sliced red onion, 1/2 pepper seeded, minced scotch bonnet or habanero pepper, and 1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro in a large salad bowl.

  3. 3

    Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat, taking care not to mash the avocado.

  4. 4

    Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve immediately.

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Questions

Is there a substitute for Scotch bonnet in Caribbean Avocado and Tomato Salad?

The entry for Caribbean Avocado and Tomato Salad calls for 1/2 pepper scotch bonnet or habanero pepper, seeded, minced. In its place: Habanero has the same heat and a similar fruitiness. For much less heat, use a jalapeno and a strip of orange bell pepper.

How hot is Caribbean Avocado and Tomato Salad?

Yes, it is properly hot. The heat in Caribbean Avocado and Tomato Salad comes from 1/2 pepper scotch bonnet or habanero pepper, seeded, minced. For a milder plate, remove the seeds and ribs from the hot pepper, or use half; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

How many calories are in Caribbean Avocado and Tomato Salad?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 210 calories, with 4 g protein, 24 g carbohydrate and 6 g fat, plus 10 g fiber and 460 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How do I store and reheat Caribbean Avocado and Tomato Salad?

Water seeps out of the tomatoes as the salad sits, so keep the dressing apart and toss Caribbean Avocado and Tomato Salad just before serving. Undressed and refrigerated, the components hold about two days. It does not freeze.

Can I halve or double Caribbean Avocado and Tomato Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Halved, the avocados drops from 4 avocados to 2 avocados; doubled, it is 8 avocados. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. There is no cooking pitfall here; the quantities simply scale.

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