How To Slice an Avocado — Cooking Lessons from The Kitchn

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Have you ever received a salad garnished with perfect, fanned-out slices of avocado and wondered how the chef managed to do it without making a squashed mess? Slicing an avocado is a simple technique that requires minimal knife skills and just a few seconds of your time.

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