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Avocado-Lime Salad

Avocado adds wonderful substance to this refreshing salad flavored with lime and a hint of cumin. If desired, substitute jicama, peeled and cut into sticks, for the cucumber slices.

Courses: Salads, Vegetarian
Serves: 4 people

Recipe Ingredients

3 tablespoons 45mlFresh lime juice - (1 large lime)
1/2 teaspoon 2.5mlSalt - plus
1/8 teaspoon 0.6mlSalt
4 teaspoons 20mlTomatoes - cut into 3/4" dice (small)
2 teaspoons 10mlRipe avocados - cut 3/4" dice (medium)
3   Scallions, white and light green parts - thinly sliced
1   Garlic clove - minced (large)
1 tablespoon 15mlOlive oil or vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon 1.3mlGround cumin
1 teaspoon 5mlBoston lettuce head - torn large pieces (large)
1 teaspoon 5mlCucumber - peeled, quartered (medium)
  Lengthwise, seeded, sliced thin diagonally
2 tablespoons 30mlCoarsely-chopped cilantro

Recipe Instructions

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.

Dietary Information:

Per Serving: 147 Cal; 3g Prot; 10g Total Fat (2 Sat. Fat); 13g Carb.; 0mg Chol; 352mg Sod.; 4g Fiber.

Source:
"Vegetarian Times, June 2001"

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