Friday, June 1, 2012

Avocado Strawberry Toss

Aren't these beautiful colors?  Avocados and strawberries are in their peak season right now over here, and their flavors just pop with intensity.  I just knew I had to see what they tasted like when combined.  I cut up one ripe avocado and quartered six juicy strawberries and tossed them together in a small bowl.  I debated whether I should sprinkle a little salt or drizzle a little lemon juice over the top, but then I thought that any dressing would compete with the two flavors of the fruits.  The creaminess of the avocado is a perfect complement to the sweetness of the strawberry.  But, alas, I was the only one in my family who even tried this dish.  No one else would attempt it.  Will you?  I adjusted the recipe to feed five hungry vegans...in my dreams.


Avocado Strawberry Toss

Ingredients:

3 avocados, chopped
2 - 3 cups of quartered strawberries

Directions:

Add fruit together in a large bowl and gently toss.  Serve immediately.  Enjoy it!  Feeds five hungry vegans, supposedly. 
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23 comments:

  1. AnonymousJune 1, 2012 at 3:45 PM

    oooh what an intriguing combination! i bet its wonderful -- the intense sweet with the creamy avocado goodness! thanks for sharing! looks delicious!

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  2. MollyJune 1, 2012 at 5:03 PM

    Very interesting combo! I want to try it now, but I only have an avocado on hand. I'll be getting some strawberries this weekend!

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  3. RoseJune 1, 2012 at 6:41 PM

    Feeds one hungry vegan!! LOL, too bad they wouldn't eat it, I would absolutely devour that! Great, great combo! I'll be doing a salad with it very soon, methinks.

    I'm actually making another one of my favs from your blog tonight: the kale, mushroom, and tomato saute. Yummers.

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  4. the wild magnoliaJune 1, 2012 at 9:21 PM

    i never would have put these to together. looks good. i'll give it a try.

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  5. ClaireJune 2, 2012 at 12:18 AM

    I would happily eat that beautiful plateful! I actually had a spinach, grape and avocado salad the other day- you should try that too! Yum yum yum :)
    Can't wait to see your baked tofu dish xxx

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  6. blessedmamaJune 2, 2012 at 9:54 AM

    GFHT, thanks! The taste combo was intriguing and good.

    Molly, hope you like it!

    Rose, you would be surprised how many of my dishes the Blessings are suspicious of. You and that kale dish - I'm so glad you love it. We do too. :-)

    WM, awesome!

    Claire, sounds good. My tofu dish is more of a dessert. I've almost got it ready.

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  7. Vegan In The VIJune 2, 2012 at 5:32 PM

    Is it entree or dessert? Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner? I can see where it would sort of work. Perhaps a drizzle of reduced Balsamic to tie it all together?

    Far be it from me to try and force Strawberries or Avocado on anyone! Totally their loss.

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  8. blessedmamaJune 3, 2012 at 1:23 PM

    SV, tsk tsk, if you'd only look at the tags I painstakingly add to the bottom of each post, you'd see I'd marked this as a salad. Sheesh.

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  9. AndreaJune 3, 2012 at 5:21 PM

    Avocado and strawberries together at last. I never would have thought to combine the two so I'll just have to trust your opinion until I can work up to a taste test of my own.

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  10. AnonymousJune 3, 2012 at 11:44 PM

    Just today, I tried an avocado and melon salad. It was one of the most delicious meals I've ever had. I never thought of trying it with strawberries, but it looks so good. How could anyone refuse this?

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  11. blessedmamaJune 4, 2012 at 5:16 AM

    Andrea, finally they can be together! Let me know what you think.

    Nellie, I'll have to give avocado and melon a try now. There will never be an end to all the possible combinations!

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  12. DonJune 4, 2012 at 9:50 AM

    Never tried this dish before, but my woman loves strawberries so I will bring to her attention.

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  13. AlessandraJune 4, 2012 at 8:49 PM

    I have never thought of pairing avocados and strawberries... but I am not quite sure... a bit scared really!!! hahahaha, imagine that!

    Ciao
    Alessandra
    http://alessandra-veganblog.blogspot.co.nz/

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  14. blessedmamaJune 5, 2012 at 8:52 AM

    Don, hope she likes it.

    Alessandra, you're like one of my kids.

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    1. AlessandraJune 12, 2012 at 7:45 PM

      hahahaha! Probably :-)

      Ciao
      A.
      http://alessandra-veganblog.blogspot.co.nz/

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  15. Vegan In The VIJune 5, 2012 at 5:05 PM

    A Side Salad?

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  16. MillieJune 5, 2012 at 7:06 PM

    so refreshing and so delightful.

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  17. blessedmamaJune 6, 2012 at 8:53 AM

    SV, yes, that sounds great! Three cheers for Virginia! :-)

    Millie, it was, thanks.

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  18. AngelJune 9, 2012 at 10:54 AM

    I will DEFINITELY give this a try. Thanks for the idea. It looks so good! :)

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  19. crunchyveganwifelifeJune 15, 2012 at 1:03 PM

    Nice looking dish! I think this would be the start to a fantastic smoothie!!

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  20. AlessandraJune 23, 2012 at 3:25 PM

    Got an award for you here

    http://alessandra-veganblog.blogspot.co.nz/2012/06/i-would-like-to-thank-rika-of-vegan.html

    ciao
    Alessandra
    http://alessandra-veganblog.blogspot.co.nz/

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  21. blessedmamaJuly 3, 2012 at 7:00 AM

    Angel, you're welcome! I hope you enjoy it. :-)

    Foodie Girl, thanks. A smoothie sounds great.

    Alessandra, Thank you - I'll have to check it out. :-)

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  22. AnonymousJuly 31, 2012 at 8:23 AM

    So pretty to look at.

    Initially my taste buds said "No way I am eating those 2 foods together."

    But then my brain admonished my taste buds, "You didn't think avocado would taste good in a fruit smoothie either. And you like it a lot now."

    So after having a talk with myself, I have decided to try this and I am sure my taste buds will agree with my brain.

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