Eritrean Cooking-Easy Cucumber Tomato Avacado Salad/ سلطة الافوكادو| ቀላል ኣቫካዶ ሳላታ|

avocados

🥗Healthier: mashed peas

💰Cheaper: sliced zucchini

Mashed peas provide creaminess with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable while still providing a neutral flavor.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Parsley offers a similar flavor profile and is often more accessible.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Vinegar can provide acidity at a lower cost.

Chop cucumbers into bite-sized pieces.

Dice tomatoes and place them in a large bowl.

Cut avocados in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into the bowl.

Finely chop red onion and add to the bowl.

Roughly chop fresh cilantro and mix it in.

Squeeze lime juice over the salad.

Drizzle olive oil on top of the salad.

Sprinkle salt and black pepper to taste.

Gently toss all ingredients together until well combined.

Serve immediately for best flavor.

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Allergens