AVOCADO LIME SALAD

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A great vegan salad using avocado, tomatoes and scallions. Adapted from Vegetarian Times magazine. A popular Spanish and Mexican recipe.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

  • In a medium glass or ceramic 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 olive 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.9, Fat 18.5, SaturatedFat 2.7, Sodium 381.2, Carbohydrate 17.9, Fiber 9, Sugar 5.2, Protein 4.2

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