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"It&amp;#039;s too bad giant ground sloths are extinct. Scientists think the avocado evolved to be appealing to the giant ground sloths, which would eat them and then disperse the giant avocado seeds. It would be lovely to be able to thank those giant, lovable bastards for leaving us the avocado in all its rich, buttery glory. Honor the memory of those noble beasts by making these 20 outstanding avocado dishes. \u20281. Cheeseburger With Avocado and Quick-Pickled Onions  Avocados are so rich and creamy, it almost seems redundant to put them and cheese on top of a burger. And perhaps it is, but it&amp;#039;s such a delicious redundancy. Get the recipe from Brooklyn Supper. 2. Spicy Fish Tacos With Avocado-Yogurt sauce  Avocado and yogurt are a perfect cooling counterpart to spicy fish. The tortilla makes it easy to hold. What more could you want? Get the recipe from Crumb Blog. \u20283. Citrus Endive Avocado Salad \u2028  This deceptively simple salad boasts an array of tastes and textures that show a great salad can be just as complex and sophisticated as any entree. \u2028Get the recipe from  Gourmande in the Kitchen. \u20284. Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad With Orange and Avocado \u2028  With a perfect balance of sweet, salty, bitter, and tart flavors, this salad is the ideal desk lunch to break you out of a mid-day funk. Get the recipe from Brooklyn Supper. \u20285. Avocado and Egg Lettuce Wraps \u2028  These simple lettuce wraps are an easy way put leftover hard-boiled eggs to excellent use! Get the recipe from Simple Bites. \u20286. Kale, Blackberry, and Avocado Salad  Avocado&amp;#039;s buttery texture is the perfect complement to kale&amp;#039;s earthiness. Throw in some blackberries and you&amp;#039;ve got a pretty special salad. Get the recipe from  Taste, Love, and Nourish. \u20287. Healthy Chicken Taco Salad  Unlike most taco salads, this tasty chicken taco salad actually earns the right to have &amp;quot;salad&amp;quot; in the name. With chicken, corn, beans, avocado, and just a little cheese, it&amp;#039;s a healthy dish that&amp;#039;s perfect for lunch. Get the recipe from Tried and Tasty. 8. Broccoli Slaw With Caramelized Grapefruit and Avocado   Tender spring broccoli makes for an amazing slaw, especially when paired with the sweetness of caramelized grapefruit and satisfying avocado. \u2028Get the recipe from Brooklyn Supper. 9. Raspberry Banana Avocado Smoothie  No matter what kind of fun you had last night, this healthy smoothie made with raspberries, bananas, and avocados will have you feeling refreshed in no time. \u2028Get the recipe from Texan Erin. \u202810. Hummus Guacamole Dip  Hummus and guacamole may sound like an unlikely pairing, but they really work well together. Surprise the guests at your next party with this creamy vegetarian dip. Get the recipe from  This Week for Dinner. \u202811. Southwestern Avocado Salad Dressing  Avocados, chipotle, garlic, and lime lend a little Southwestern flair to a standard buttermilk dressing. Get the recipe from Buns In My Oven. \u202812. Watercress Avocado Salad With Kumquat Dressing  Sometimes a salad with regular old ingredients isn&amp;#039;t enough. You want something weird. You want avocados and watercress and kumquats. Get the recipe from Brooklyn Supper. \u202813. Cheesy Avocado and Black Bean Dip  No matter what kind of sports you&amp;#039;re watching this time of year, you&amp;#039;re going to need a little dip. And if it&amp;#039;s dip you&amp;#039;re looking for, this baked avocado and black bean number is the perfect cheesy, creamy, spicy choice. Get the recipe from A Cedar Spoon. \u202814. Pomegranate-Glazed Skirt Steak Tacos  Stuck in a taco rut? Get creative with this incredible recipe for skirt steak tacos with pomegranate and avocado.  Get the recipe from The Corner Kitchen Blog. \u202815. Shrimp and Avocado Salad  Good dinners don&amp;#039;t get much easier than this shrimp and avocado salad topped with zesty parsley cilantro dressing. Get the recipe from Wonky Wonderful. \u202816. Tropical Guacamole  In the States, avocado is usually featured with savory ingredients, but its mild flavor and smooth texture mean that it goes well with sweet fruits too, as this tropical guacamole with avocado, pineapple, and mango demonstrates. Get the recipe from Taste and Tell Blog. 17. Avocado Potato Salad \u2028  Next time potato salad is in order, skip the mayo and go for this creamy vegan take featuring avocados, kale, and mustard. Get the recipe from With Food and Love. \u202818. Purslane and Grilled Corn Salad With Avocado Dressing  Go beyond boring salads with this creative (yet easy) recipe for hearty purslane topped with grilled corn, red onions, and a creamy, homemade avocado dressing. \u2028Get the recipe from Brooklyn Supper. \u202819. Barramundi Ceviche  \u2028  This easy ceviche combines all the fresh sweetness of citrus with meaty barramundi and spicy jalape\u00F1o. \u2028Get the recipe from The Corner Kitchen Blog. \u2028\u202820. Carrot and Cucumber Noodle Salad with Avocado  This salad is like a greatest hits of every food thats good for you \u2014 kale, quinoa, avocado, chickpeas, and carrots. And it still tastes awesome. \u2028Get the recipe from Inspiralized. Elizabeth Stark is a food writer with a passion for seasonal food, great desserts, and inadvisable wine pairings. Read more on her blog,  Brooklyn Supper.  Follow Elizabeth on  Twitter,  Pinterest, and  Facebook. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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