Avocado snack

4 servings

10 minutes

Avocado appetizer is a light and elegant dish inspired by Italian culinary traditions, where simple yet quality ingredients create a harmony of flavors. Avocado, known for its creamy texture, pairs with juicy tomatoes, while fresh lemon juice adds a zesty tang. Garlic, salt, and black pepper enhance the taste to be vibrant and rich. This dish is perfect as a morning snack, an aperitif before the main dinner, or a light bite at a summer gathering. Italy values simplicity and freshness, and this recipe embodies that culinary philosophy. The appetizer is served chilled to allow each ingredient to reveal its flavor, filling the meal with Mediterranean elegance.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 59.5
• Proteins: 1.2g
• Fats: 4.1g
• Carbohydrates: 3.6g

Ingredients

• Avocado: 1 pc
• Lemon: 1 pc
• Tomatoes: 1 pc
• Garlic: 2 clove
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Clean the avocado, cut it in half, and remove the pit. Slice the avocado halves into thin wedges and arrange them on a wide flat dish or large plate.

   Required ingredients:

   • Avocado: 1 piece

2. Drizzle avocado slices with lemon juice, season with salt and pepper, and place a slice of tomato on each piece.

   Required ingredients:

   • Lemon: 1 piece
   • Tomatoes: 1 piece
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste