Avocado-Lime Salad

Recipe Ingredients

3 tablespoons	45ml	Fresh lime juice - (1 large lime)
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Salt - plus
1/8 teaspoon	0.6ml	Salt
4 teaspoons	20ml	Tomatoes - cut into 3/4" dice (small)
2 teaspoons	10ml	Ripe avocados - cut 3/4" dice (medium)
3		Scallions, white and light green parts - thinly sliced
1		Garlic clove - minced (large)
1 tablespoon	15ml	Olive oil or vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon	1.3ml	Ground cumin
1 teaspoon	5ml	Boston lettuce head - torn large pieces (large)
1 teaspoon	5ml	Cucumber - peeled, quartered (medium)
		Lengthwise, seeded, sliced thin diagonally
2 tablespoons	30ml	Coarsely-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.

Source:
"Vegetarian Times, June 2001"

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