Artificial Flavors Free Avocado with Sea Salt
Sometimes the most satisfying thing you can eat is also the simplest, and this dish is proof. A ripe avocado, a drizzle of good olive oil, a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, and a pinch of flaky sea salt — that's genuinely all you need for something that feels indulgent and nourishing at the same time. Every ingredient here is exactly what it says it is, with no synthetic flavor boosters or mystery additives hiding in the mix. That matters more than people realize, since even "plain" packaged snacks and store-bought dips can quietly contain artificial flavoring agents. Making this at home puts you fully in control, and the payoff is a creamy, bright, lightly seasoned bite that tastes like real food because it is. A pinch of red pepper flakes adds a gentle kick if you're into that, but the base version is already deeply satisfying on its own. Eat it straight from the skin with a spoon and call it a win.
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2 servings
- 1 large ripe avocado
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
- ¼ tsp flaky sea salt
- ⅛ tsp black pepper, freshly ground (optional)
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Halve the avocado lengthwise and remove the pit. If the avocado is ripe, the flesh should yield gently to light pressure and the skin should peel away cleanly.
- 2
Place the halves cut-side up on a cutting board or plate. Drizzle each half with the olive oil and lemon juice, then sprinkle evenly with the flaky sea salt and black pepper and red pepper flakes, if using.
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