Name: Toasts with Salted Herring and Avocado Salsa
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Ukrainian
Ingredients: Pepper - to taste; lettuce leaves - 2 pcs.; Avocado - 1 pcs.; Salted herring - 50 g; Mayonnaise - 1 tbsp.; Garlic - 1 clove; Juice of 1 lemon - to taste

Ukrainian

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Peel the avocado and mash it thoroughly with a fork until smooth. Add freshly squeezed lemon juice, pressed garlic, and a little mayonnaise to give the snack tenderness and piquancy.

Take fresh lettuce leaves and cut them into thin strips. This will add a crispy texture and freshness to your salsa.

Dice the salted herring into small, neat cubes. This will allow it to be evenly distributed throughout the salsa and impart a rich flavor.

In a deep bowl, combine the chopped lettuce, mashed avocado with garlic, and shredded salted herring. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then gently mix all ingredients until evenly distributed.

Toast a slice of white bread under the grill until golden brown. Then, generously spread the prepared salsa over it. Your delicious sandwiches are ready to serve!

Toasts with Salted Herring and Avocado Salsa

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