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Avocado Salad

Cultural Context

Avocado salad is a popular dish in Cameroon, often enjoyed for its refreshing taste and nutritious ingredients. It reflects the country's love for fresh produce and is typically served as a side dish at gatherings and family meals. With the global rise in avocado's popularity, variations of this salad can now be found in many cuisines worldwide, often incorporating local ingredients and flavors.

CameroonianCMside
15 min
easy
2 servings
Servings4
1 large or 2 small English cucumbers
3 tomatoes or a handful of cherry tomatoes
1 medium onion
5 stems of dill
mint leaves
cilantro/coriander
1 tsp lime juice
1 tbsp olive oil
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp salt
1 ripe avocado
toasted pumpkin seeds or pistachios

avocados

🥗Healthier: mashed peas

💰Cheaper: cooked zucchini

Mashed peas offer a creamy texture with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil provides similar health benefits and flavor.

red onion

🥗Healthier: green onion

💰Cheaper: white onion

Green onion adds a milder flavor and is often less expensive.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice provides a similar acidity and brightness.

1

Thoroughly clean all vegetables before making the salad.

2

Dry the herbs well to prevent the salad from getting soggy.

3

Cut 1 large or 2 small English cucumbers into half moons.

4

Dice 3 tomatoes or a handful of cherry tomatoes into bite-sized pieces.

5

Cut 1 medium onion into quarters and slice them.

6

Finely chop 5 stems of dill, mint leaves, and cilantro/coriander.

7

Add 1 tsp lime juice, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 tsp salt.

8

Gently mix until everything is well combined.

9

Taste and adjust lime juice, salt, and pepper.

10

Let it sit for 15 minutes.

11

Cut 1 ripe avocado into bite-sized pieces.

12

Add the avocado just before serving and mix gently.

13

Garnish with some toasted pumpkin seeds or pistachios.

Cooking Techniques

choppingmixing

Equipment Needed

cutting boardknifemixing bowl

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariangluten-free

Allergens

none

Also Known As

Avocado Salad with TomatoesAvocado and Cucumber Salad

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