Cuban recipe
Tropical Guava, Avocado and Cucumber Salad with Lime
Tropical pink guava, avocado and cucumber salad with lime and cilantro. Fresh, with no added sugar and ready in 20 minutes.
- Preparation20 min
- Total time20 min
- Servings4 servings
- DifficultyEasy
In this Cuban-inspired tropical salad, the natural sweetness of guava combines with creamy avocado, crunchy cucumber and the aroma of lime and cilantro. It makes a refreshing starter or an ideal side dish for grilled fish.
Its ingredients contain no added sugar, dairy, soy or nuts. It takes less than half an hour to prepare and is served well chilled.
Ingredients
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Method
- Wash the fruits, cucumber, onion and cilantro thoroughly; dry them.
- Cut the guavas in half, remove the central portion with the hard seeds and cut the flesh into small cubes.
- Cut the cucumber into half-moons or cubes and chop the onion and cilantro.
- Mix the lime juice, oil, salt and pepper in a bowl until emulsified.
- Just before serving, cut open and peel the avocados, remove the pits and dice.
- Gently combine the guava, cucumber, onion, avocado and cilantro. Pour in the dressing and toss gently to keep the fruit pieces intact.
- Serve immediately, well chilled, on a platter or in four bowls.
