Avo Good Summer: Celebrate the Season with Delicious Avocados

This season, the World Avocado Organisation invites you to elevate every moment with the creamy goodness and powerhouse of nutrients packed with healthy fats, fibre, essential vitamins, and minerals, all come together in one delicious fruit — avocados, also known as nature’s perfect summer ingredient.

Hot Person Summer with Avocados

Just as the sun can lift your spirits, avocados can help your body thrive from the inside out and make you feel better than ever:

• Smash the Heat: Rich in potassium and magnesium, avocados can help regulate fluid balance and keep you feeling energised, even on the hottest days.
• Avo-Energy: Their combination of healthy fats and fibre provides long-lasting fuel for beach trips, hikes, and everything in between.
• Fuel your Glow: With vitamin E and skin-loving antioxidants, avocados can support healthy, radiant skin all summer long.
• Light & Green: Add tastiness to every meal without heaviness — perfect for lighter summer meals like salads, wraps, and bowls.
• Hydration Sidekick: Healthy fats can improve nutrient absorption from the water-rich fruits and veggies you’re enjoying this season.

This summer, add a fresh and delicious twist to your summer feasts with the rich, buttery texture and nutritional power of avocados. Whether you’re planning a picnic in the park, a backyard BBQ, or a sunset dinner outdoors, avocados fit perfectly into every sunny celebration.

Indonesian Apoka Juice

Serving: 1 person

Ingredients

½ ripe avocado

1 shot of espresso

100 ml sweetened condensed milk

50 ml milk

Ice cubes

Chocolate syrup (for decoration)

Equipment

Blender

Method

1. Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out half the flesh.
2. In a blender, add the avocado, espresso, sweetened condensed milk, milk, and ice cubes.
3. Blend until smooth and creamy.
4. Decorate the inside of a glass with chocolate syrup.
5. Pour the blended drink into the glass.
6. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Avocado Chimichurri Served with Grilled Steak

Servings: 4 people

Ingredients

For the chimichurri:

1 avocado, pit and skin removed, cut into small cubes

4 tbsp. red wine vinegar

10 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

2 gloves of garlic, grated

1 handful of fresh mint, chopped

1 handful of fresh coriander, chopped

1 handful of fresh parsley, chopped

½ red chilli pepper, finely chopped

1 tbsp. dried Italian herbs (must include oregano)

Sea salt and pepper

For the grilled steak:

±500g premium steak

Sea salt and pepper

Method

1. Mix all the ingredients for the chimichurri together in a small bowl and combine well. Season to taste. Add more spice, garlic or herbs to your liking.
2. Cook the steak to your liking. Cut the grilled steak in thin slices and season to taste. Serve on a plate (or as seen on the photo directly in the pan), with the fresh chimichurri and some extra sprigs of coriander.
3. This steak can also be served as a main course with a fresh green salad, French fries or grilled vegetables.