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.

Makes 4 servings.

Calories 147, Fat 10 g, Carbs 13 g, Sodium 352 mg, Fiber 4 g.

 

 

 

 

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