Avocado-Lime Salad

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Avocado-Lime Salad

 

3 tablespoons fresh lime juice

1/2 teaspoon salt, plus 1/8 teaspoon salt

4 small tomatoes, cut into 3/4 " dice

2 medium ripe avocados, cut 3/4 " dice

3 scallions, white and light green parts, thinly

sliced

1 large garlic clove, minced

1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil

1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

1 large Boston lettuce head, torn large pieces

1 medium cucumber, peeled, quartered

lengthwise, seeded, sliced thin diagonally

2 tablespoons coarsely chopped cilantro

 

In medium nonmetallic bowl, whisk together 2

tablespoons lime juice and

1/2 teaspoon salt. Add tomatoes, avocados, scallions

and garlic. Using

rubber spatula, gently fold to combine. Season to

taste with pepper.

In large bowl, whisk together oil, cumin, remaining

tablespoon lime

juice and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Add lettuce and toss.

Season to taste with

pepper.

Divide lettuce among plates. Top each with mound of

avocado mixture.

Top with cucumber slices, sprinkle with cilantro and

serve. Serves 4.