Avocado is used more as a vegetable than as a fruit. To open it, cut the fruit in half lengthwise through its center all the way around the pit. Then twist the two halves of the avocado until one side breaks off from the pit. Its taste is not sweet, which is why can combine with many dishes. It can be eaten out of hand, slightly cooked or pureed. Guacamole dip is made by avocado mashed flesh with pepper, onion, spices, tomato and lemon juice. There are also juices, smoothies, soups, even beer of avocado. Do not forget to season the avocado with salt just before serving it to prevent the browning.