Avocado and Lime Salad
The Quirky Foodster Team
Ingredients
- Ripe avocados, sliced — 2
- Juice of 1 lime
- Chopped fresh coriander — 2 tbsp
- Small red onion, finely diced — 1/2
- Salt — to taste
Method
- Arrange the sliced avocado on a serving plate.
- Drizzle with lime juice to prevent browning and add brightness.
- Scatter with coriander and diced onion.
- Season with salt and serve immediately.
Introduction: Ripe avocado dressed simply with lime juice and salt, showcasing another prized native fruit at the colonial table.
Cultural Background: Avocado, long cultivated across Mesoamerica before European contact, was quickly adopted into colonial cooking, its richness pairing naturally with the bright acidity of citrus that Spanish colonisers had introduced to the region.
Tips: Slice the avocado just before serving and dress promptly to keep it from browning.
Variations: A few slices of tomato make a colourful addition.
Nutrition: Approx. 190 kcal per serving.
FAQs:
Q: Is avocado native to the Americas?
A: Yes, it has been cultivated in Mesoamerica for thousands of years, well predating European contact.
Q: How was lime introduced?
A: Citrus fruits, including limes, were brought to the Americas by Spanish colonisers and adapted well to many tropical and subtropical regions.
- Ripe avocados, sliced — 2
- Juice of 1 lime
- Chopped fresh coriander — 2 tbsp
- Small red onion, finely diced — 1/2
- Salt — to taste
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