In brief
- Sweet and savory avocado salad: avocado, tomato and corn, a drizzle of condensed milk
- Origin: Cameroon
- Key ingredients: avocado, tomato, sweet corn, red onion, sweetened condensed milk
- Served fresh as a starter, a classic of Cameroonian cafés
Origins and cultural history of the avocado salad
This sweet and savory avocado salad is one of the most commonly served dishes in Cameroonian cafés. It combines creamy avocado, tomato and corn with a drizzle of sweetened condensed milk poured on at serving time, for a contrast between the savory vinaigrette and the sweet milk.
Simple to prepare and requiring no cooking, it is served as a fresh starter or a snack, often with bread. Every table has its own variation: more or less corn, onion, or condensed milk, according to taste.
What are the essential ingredients of the avocado salad
The salad relies on ripe but still firm avocados, cut just before serving to keep them from browning, and on simple seasoning.
- Ripe avocado
- Tomato
- Sweet corn
- Red onion
- Vinegar
- Olive oil
- Sweetened condensed milk
What to know about the avocado salad
This Cameroonian salad combines ripe but still firm avocado with tomato, sweet corn and red onion, seasoned with vinegar and olive oil. A drizzle of sweetened condensed milk is poured on at serving time, to contrast with the salty dressing. Needing no cooking, it is served chilled as a starter or a snack, often with bread. The avocado is cut just before serving so that it does not turn brown.
Frequently asked questions about the avocado salad
Why is sweetened condensed milk added to an avocado salad?
This is the hallmark of this Cameroonian recipe: a drizzle of sweetened condensed milk poured over each plate at serving time, which contrasts with the saltiness of the vinaigrette and the creamy texture of the avocado.
How do you keep the avocado from browning in the salad?
Cut the avocado at the last moment and drizzle it with a little vinegar or citrus juice as soon as it is opened. Cover the salad with cling film if it has to wait a few hours in the fridge before being served.
Where to find the ingredients for the avocado salad in France?
NKOSI sells the sweetened condensed milk and the condiments for this Cameroonian salad and ships them from the Paris area within 24 to 72 working hours, to mainland France (2 to 3 working days) and to ten European countries. The minimum order is 39 €: in France, delivery to a pickup point is then free, and home delivery is free from 69 €.
