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Avocado Lime Salad Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1 head boston lettuce, torn into large pieces (8 c) .
  • 1/8 tsp salt .
  • 1/2 tsp salt, plus .
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil .
  • 4 small tomatoes, cut in 3/4-inch pieces (2 1/2 c) .
  • 3 tbsps fresh lime juice (1 large lime) .
  • 1 medium cucumber, peeled, quartered lengthwise, seeded & thinly sliced diagonally (1 c) .
  • 3 scallions, thinly sliced (white & green parts) .
  • 2 medium ripe avocados, cut into 3/4-inch dice (1 1/2 c) .
  • 1 large garlic clove, minced .
  • 2 tbsps coarsely sliced fresh cilantro .
  • 1/4 tsp ground cumin

Directions
  • Step #1 In a medium glass or ceramic bowl, whisk together 2 tbsps lime juice & 1 tsp salt.
  • Step #2 Add tomatoes, avocados, scallions & garlic.
  • Step #3 Using rubber spatula, carefully fold to mix.
  • Step #4 Spice up to taste with pepper.
  • Step #5 In large bowl, cumin, whisk together olive oil, remaining tbsp lime juice & 1 tsp salt.
  • Step #6 Add lettuce & toss.
  • Step #7 Spice up to taste with pepper.
  • Step #8 Divide lettuce among plates.
  • Step #9 Top each with mound of avocado mixture.
  • Step #10 Top with cucumber slices.
  • Step #11 sprinkle with cilantro & serve.
  • Enjoy the Avocado Lime Salad recipe

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