Ahhh, Avocados

Last Updated July 31, 2018

Huge Donnie avocados at Robert Is Here

Celebrate local avocados – creamy, delicious, buttery – starting in mid-summer in South Florida! Actually a berry, avocados (Persea americana Miller) are versatile and delicious. Although laurel wilt is taking its toll on Florida avocados, you should be able to find local fruits in farmers markets and roadside stands. Some favorite cultivars:

'Donnie' – These are large, tasty, early-season avocados.

'Hardee' – Early-season red fruits feature a small seed that's loose when ripe.

'Oro Negro' – This black-skinned variety has rich, buttery flesh.

'Russell' – These are long and gourd-shaped, about 1½ to 2 pounds each.

'Simmonds' – This popular variety, about 1 to 1/12 pounds, is creamy and delicious.

Avocado and  Chickpea Salad

Serves 4 | Serve this simple vegan dish on your bread of choice. Double the recipe to make a great dip.

Avocado Bruschetta

Serves 8 | This recipe is a take on the traditional version. I prefer to mash the avocado and first spread it onto warm, toasted, garlic-rubbed bread, rather than chopping it and mixing with tomatoes...

Avocado Coconut-Lime Ice Cream

Makes 6-8 servings | Choose avocados that are ripe-firm, but not too mushy. Chill the ice cream canister in the freezer for at least 24 hours to make sure the ice cream freezes properly.

Broccoli and Tomato Salad with Avocado Dressing

Raw broccoli on its own can have a strong taste and hearty crunch. Letting the broccoli marinate in the dressing allows the flavor to mellow. A good use for our nearly year-round avocado season, this...