2 Easy Avocado Recipe | Avocado Jelly Salad and Avocado Veggie Salad
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Avocado Jelly Salad, a unique American dish, showcases the versatility of avocados in a refreshing, gelatinous form. Often served at potlucks and family gatherings, it reflects the 1960s trend of incorporating gelatin into salads, creating a visually appealing and flavorful dish. Today, variations abound, with ingredients like fruits and vegetables added for texture and taste, making it a fun and nostalgic dish.
Ingredients
- ●avocados
- ●gelatin
- ●water
- ●lime juice
- ●sugar
- ●salt
- ●cucumber
- ●bell pepper
- ●onion
- ●tomatoes
- ●lettuce
- ●olive oil
- ●black pepper
- ●cilantro
- ●jalapeño
Instructions
- 1Prepare a mold by lightly greasing it with oil.
- 2In a saucepan, combine water and sugar, and heat until sugar dissolves.
- 3Remove from heat and stir in gelatin until fully dissolved.
- 4Add lime juice and salt to the mixture, stirring well.
- 5Allow the mixture to cool slightly before adding diced avocados.
- 6Fold in diced cucumber, bell pepper, onion, and tomatoes gently.
- 7Pour the mixture into the prepared mold and refrigerate until set, about 2-4 hours.
- 8Once set, carefully unmold the jelly onto a serving plate.
- 9Garnish with lettuce, olive oil, black pepper, and cilantro before serving.
- 10Slice into wedges and serve chilled.
Ingredient Alternatives
gelatin
Healthier: agar-agar
Cheaper: pectin
Agar-agar is plant-based and suitable for vegans.
lime juice
Healthier: lemon juice
Cheaper: vinegar
Vinegar provides acidity at a lower cost.
olive oil
Healthier: avocado oil
Cheaper: vegetable oil
Vegetable oil is less expensive and neutral in flavor.
cucumber
Healthier: zucchini
Cheaper: celery
Celery is often cheaper and adds crunch.
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Ingredients
- ●2 ripe avocados, diced
- ●1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ●1 cucumber, diced
- ●1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- ●1 bell pepper, diced
- ●1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- ●2 tbsp olive oil
- ●1 tbsp lime juice
- ●1/2 tsp salt
- ●1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1In a large bowl, combine the diced avocados, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and bell pepper.
- 2Add the chopped cilantro to the bowl.
- 3In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, salt, and black pepper.
- 4Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss to combine.
- 5Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- 6Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.
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