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Cuban Avocado Salad

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. 1

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

  2. 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. 3

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

  4. 4

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

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Questions

What can I use instead of cilantro in Cuban Avocado Salad?

The entry for Cuban Avocado Salad calls for 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped. In its place: Flat-leaf parsley with a squeeze of lime, for anyone who tastes soap. The dish loses its signature note but stays fresh.

Is Cuban Avocado Salad keto-friendly?

A serving of Cuban Avocado Salad carries 9 g of carbohydrate, 7 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 45 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 9 percent.

How many calories are in Cuban Avocado Salad?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 210 calories, with 2 g protein, 9 g carbohydrate and 20 g fat, plus 7 g fiber and 240 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I freeze Cuban Avocado Salad?

It is not a good candidate. Dressed, it is best the day it is made, so keep the dressing apart and toss Cuban Avocado Salad just before serving. Undressed and refrigerated, the components hold about two days. It does not freeze.

Can I halve or double Cuban Avocado Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Halved, the avocado drops from 2 to 1; doubled, it is 4. 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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