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Learning how to cut an avocado is simple, fun, and yields a whole fruit’s worth of smooth, creamy green goodness. If you love avocado but don’t quite know how to approach preparing it at home, we’ve got some time-tested tips for breaking into this beloved staple of the produce aisle. Soon you’ll be slicing and dicing avocado for guacamole, sandwiches, burgers, salads, toast (or, if you’re looking to breathe new life into the concept, avocado toast salad, or simply eating it on its own with a sprinkle of salt and lemon juice.
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How to Tell If an Avocado Is Ripe
Slicing a perfectly ripe avocado is much easier than slicing an overripe or underripe one. Squeeze the avocado gently—almost barely—toward the middle (where the center of the pit would be located) to avoid bruising it. If it yields under the slight pressure of your fingers, it’s ripe and ready to eat. If it buckles, it may be overripe (but still likely good to eat), and if it doesn’t yield at all, it may need another day or two on the counter before it’s at peak deliciousness.
