Cuban Avocado Salad

Name: Cuban Avocado Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Cuban
Ingredients: 2 ripe avocados, sliced; 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced; 2 tbsp fresh lime juice; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

A classic Cuban side dish featuring rich avocado slices and crisp red onion tossed in a bright lime vinaigrette.

10 minEasyServes 4210 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 ripe avocados, sliced
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp kosher salt
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

1

Soak 1/2 thinly sliced red onion in cold water for 5 minutes, then drain well.
2

Whisk 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, and 1/2 tsp kosher salt together in a small bowl.
3

Arrange 2 sliced ripe avocados and onion on a serving platter.
4

Drizzle dressing over top and garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro.

Questions

How long does Cuban Avocado Salad keep?

Dressed, it is best the day it is made. Keep the components separate and refrigerated and they hold about two days; dress just before serving.

Can I halve or double Cuban Avocado Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, 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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