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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

  1. 1Prepare a mold by lightly greasing it with oil.
  2. 2In a saucepan, combine water and sugar, and heat until sugar dissolves.
  3. 3Remove from heat and stir in gelatin until fully dissolved.
  4. 4Add lime juice and salt to the mixture, stirring well.
  5. 5Allow the mixture to cool slightly before adding diced avocados.
  6. 6Fold in diced cucumber, bell pepper, onion, and tomatoes gently.
  7. 7Pour the mixture into the prepared mold and refrigerate until set, about 2-4 hours.
  8. 8Once set, carefully unmold the jelly onto a serving plate.
  9. 9Garnish with lettuce, olive oil, black pepper, and cilantro before serving.
  10. 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.

Techniques

mixingchilling

Equipment

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Also Known As

Avocado Gelatin SaladAvocado Aspic
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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

  1. 1In a large bowl, combine the diced avocados, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and bell pepper.
  2. 2Add the chopped cilantro to the bowl.
  3. 3In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, salt, and black pepper.
  4. 4Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss to combine.
  5. 5Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  6. 6Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.

Equipment

large bowlsmall bowlwhiskserving spoon

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