Cuban · salad
Ensalada de Aguacate (Avocado Salad)
Ensalada de Aguacate (Avocado Salad) reads sourness 6.3, citrus 6.3 and richness 5.7 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Cuban salad, about 21 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 3.1 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 2.8 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 8.2 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.5 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 6.1 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 3.8 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Sourness 6.3 · Citrus 6.3 · Richness 5.7 · Herbaceous 3.4 · Salinity 3.0 · Fruity 2.2 · Allium 2.2 · Sweetness 1.9 · Umami 1.5 · Warm Spice 1.4 · Earthy 1.3 · Bitterness 1.1 · Nutty 1.1 · Floral 0.9 · Heat 0.8
What's in it (8)
- 3 ripe avocados, sliced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tomatoes, sliced
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- salt to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
Time & effort: about 21 min (11 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 132.1 kcal, 1.3 g protein, 11.2 g fat, 6.7 g carbs
Dietary: Vegan — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Slice ripe avocados and arrange on a plate with sliced tomatoes and thin rings of red onion.
- Drizzle generously with olive oil and fresh lime juice, then season with salt, black pepper, and chopped herbs.
- Serve immediately as a cooling accompaniment to rich meat dishes.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.