Celery, radish and avocado salad
4 servings
40 minutes
This refreshing salad with celery, radish, and avocado is a vibrant embodiment of lightness and flavor balance. It combines the crunchiness of celery, the spiciness of radish, and the creamy texture of avocado to create a harmonious dish perfect for a light snack or as an accompaniment to a main course. American cuisine is known for its simplicity and freshness of ingredients, and this salad is a great testament to that. Lemon juice adds a slight tanginess while olives contribute rich flavor to complete the composition. Preparing the salad is a true ritual: vegetables are marinated to absorb spices and juices before being gently mixed to maintain their texture. This dish is suitable for a summer lunch or as a healthy snack that invigorates and refreshes on a hot day.
1
Pour cold water into a medium bowl and soak the chopped celery and radishes for 10 minutes.
- Celery stalk: 6 stems
- Radish: 2 bunchs
2
Drain the water, season the vegetables with salt and pepper. Pour in the lemon juice and mix by shaking the bowl. Let it sit for 10 minutes.
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Lemon juice: 0.5 glass
3
Add oil and mix, shaking the bowl. Cut the avocado halves into 4 slices and gently mix with celery and radishes while shaking the bowl.
- Vegetable oil: 3 tablespoons
- Avocado: 2 pieces
4
Transfer the salad to a plate, garnish with olives and celery leaves before serving.
- Pitted black olives: 0.5 glass
