Gluten Free Avocado with Sea Salt
Few dishes are as effortlessly satisfying as a perfectly ripe avocado dressed with just the right finishing touches. A drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice bring out the buttery richness of the flesh, while flaky sea salt adds that irresistible crunch and depth. Optional black pepper and red pepper flakes let you dial up the heat to your liking, making this as mellow or as lively as your mood calls for. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from gluten, so there's no label-reading stress or ingredient swapping required — just pure, whole food on a plate. It comes together in minutes with zero cooking, which makes it ideal for a quick snack, a light starter, or a side that looks far more impressive than the effort involved. Eat it straight from the skin with a spoon and you've got one of those rare recipes that feels indulgent while being genuinely wholesome.
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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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