For us Dominicans, there is no need to dress up an avocado, but you can fancify it a bit in this simple Ensalada de Aguacate (Avocado Salad).
Why we ❤️ it
If you come to the Dominican Republic without knowing a thing about our cuisine--and the same thing could be said for most of Latin America--you may be inclined to think that our cuisine is similar to Mexico's. This is something I've seen many times.
And nothing could be further from the truth.
No, we don't eat guacamole, but we love, LOVE avocados. I may have even shown up to a Dominican restaurant with an aguacate de emergencia, in case they don't have any. Seriously.
About this recipe
Typically we serve our avocados in chunks or slices with our meals, but if you're feeling like serving it a bit more refined, this colorful avocado salad will do it. Think of it as avocado "con ropa de misa".
What else can you put in an avocado salad?
Sweet corn, diced cucumber, diced tomatoes, and even lettuce. Get creative, avocado goes with nearly everything.
Recipe
Ensalada de Aguacate Recipe (Avocado Salad)
Ingredients
- 2 avocado, (or 3 small ones)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- ½ small red onion, minced
- ½ bell pepper, minced
- ½ yellow bell pepper, minced
For dressing
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar
- ¾ teaspoon salt, (or more, to taste)
- pepper (freshly-cracked, or ground), to taste (optional)
- A handful of cilantro leaves, (optional)
Instructions
- Making salad: Peel and dice the avocados and mix with the lime juice. Combine with, onions and peppers.
- Making dressing: Mix the vinegar. oil and salt.
- Serving: Drizle the vinagraitte over the avocado salad, and sprinkle with pepper to taste, and more salt if you find it necessary. Decorate with cilantro leaves. Serve inmediately (see notes).
Tips and Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is calculated automatically based on ingredients listed. Please consult your doctor if you need precise nutritional information.
