Avocado Lime Salad

Name: Avocado Lime Salad
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (1 large lime); 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 4 small tomatoes, cut in 3/4-inch pieces (2 1/2 cups); 2 medium ripe avocados, cut into 3/4-inch dice (1 1/2 cups); 3 scallions, thinly sliced (white and green parts); 1 large garlic clove, minced; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 head boston lettuce, torn into large pieces (8 cups); 1 medium cucumber, peeled, quartered lengthwise, seeded and thinly sliced diagonally (1 cup); 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh cilantro

12 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (1 large lime)
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus
1/8 teaspoon salt
4 small tomatoes, cut in 3/4-inch pieces (2 1/2 cups)
2 medium ripe avocados, cut into 3/4-inch dice (1 1/2 cups)
3 scallions, thinly sliced (white and green parts)
1 large garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 head boston lettuce, torn into large pieces (8 cups)
1 medium cucumber, peeled, quartered lengthwise, seeded and thinly sliced diagonally (1 cup)
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

1

In a medium glass or ceramic bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons lime juice and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
2

Add tomatoes, avocados, scallions and garlic.
3

Using rubber spatula, gently fold to combine.
4

Season to taste with pepper.
5

In large bowl, whisk together olive oil, cumin, remaining tablespoon lime juice and 1/8 teaspoon salt.
6

Add lettuce and toss.
7

Season to taste with pepper.
8

Divide lettuce among plates.
9

Top each with mound of avocado mixture.
10

Top with cucumber slices.
11

sprinkle with cilantro and serve.