Avocado and Red Onion Salad

Avocado and Red Onion Salad

Serves 4

The onions are lightly pickled here which marries beautifully with the creamy avocado. 

½ small red onion, very finely sliced into half-moons 

1 tbsp lemon juice, plus 1 level tsp finely grated zest 

2 large avocados, halved and pitted 

Slice the avocados into long thin strips in the shell. Scoop these out using a spoon then spread over a plate and drizzle over the onion and dressing

  • Place the onion in a large bowl, separating the strands, season well with salt, rubbing it into the onion. Add the lemon juice and zest plus 2 tbsp of olive oil. Set aside for 30-60 minutes for the onion to soften. 
  • Slice the avocados into long thin strips in the shell. Scoop these out using a spoon then spread over a plate and drizzle over the onion and dressing.