Avocado-Lime Salad

Description
This savory, avocado-based salad is made with real vegetables, fruit juice, herbs, and a high hint of cumin for rich zest. Make the salad more appetizing by adding to the salad with other herbs and spices.

Ingredients

 * 3 tbsp. fresh lime juice
 * 4 tsp. salt
 * 4 small tomatoes, cut into ¾-inch cubes (2 ½ cups)
 * 2 ripe medium avocados, cut into ¾-inch dice (1 ½ cup)
 * 3 scallions (white and light green parts), thinly sliced
 * 1 large clove garlic, minced
 * 1 tbsp. olive oil or vegetable oil
 * 1 ¼ tsp. ground cumin
 * 1 large head Boston lettuce, torn into large pieces (8 cups)
 * 1 medium cucumber, peeled, quartered lengthwise, seeded and thinly sliced diagonally (1 cup)
 * 2 tbsp. coarsely chopped cilantro

Directions

 * 1) In a medium, nonmetallic bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons lime juice and 2 teaspoons salt.
 * 2) Add tomatoes, avocados, scallions and garlic.
 * 3) Using a rubber spatula, gently fold to combine. Season to taste with pepper.
 * 4) In a large bowl, whisk together oil, cumin, the remaining tablespoon lime juice, and 2 teaspoons salt.
 * 5) Add lettuce and toss.
 * 6) Season to taste with pepper.
 * 7) Divide lettuce among any plates.
 * 8) Top each with mound of avocado mixture.
 * 9) Top with cucumber slices, sprinkle with cilantro and serve.