To serve with dressing, to fill with a salad, or for peeling and slicing, avocado is cut in half and the pit is removed.
- Cut lengthwise around the avocado, through to the pit. Twist with both hands to loosen the pear halves and pull them apart.

- With a chopping movement, embed the blade of a heavy knife in the pit and lift it free of the avocado. Alternatively, scoop out the pit with a spoon.

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