Palta (Avocado) Salad
Origin: Lima
Source: Mercedes Cabello de Carbonera, 1890
Ingredients
- paltas (avocados)
- oil
- vinegar
- salt
- pepper
- tender lettuce leaves
Instructions
- Choose paltas at first ripeness, peel, and cut into thin vertical slices.
- Layer in the salad bowl, spooning over each layer oil and vinegar beaten with salt.
- Finish each layer with a light sprinkle of pepper.
- If serving at table, set a whole palta in the center on tender lettuce leaves.