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=== Ingredients ===
 
=== Ingredients ===
 
* 3 Tbs. fresh [[lime juice]] (1 large [[lime]])
 
* 3 Tbs. fresh [[lime juice]] (1 large [[lime]])
* 1?2 tsp. plus 1?8 tsp. [[salt]]
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* 1/2 tsp. plus 1/8 tsp. [[salt]]
* 4 small [[tomato]]es, cut into 3?4-inch dice (21?2 cups)
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* 4 small [[tomato]]es, cut into 3?4-inch dice (2 1/2 cups)
* 2 ripe medium [[avocado]]s, cut into 3?4-inch dice (11?2 cups)
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* 2 ripe medium [[avocado]]s, cut into 3/4-inch dice (1 1/2 cups)
 
* 3 scallions (white and light green parts), thinly sliced
 
* 3 scallions (white and light green parts), thinly sliced
 
* 1 large clove [[garlic]], minced
 
* 1 large clove [[garlic]], minced
 
* 1 Tbs. [[olive oil]] or [[vegetable oil]]
 
* 1 Tbs. [[olive oil]] or [[vegetable oil]]
* 1?4 tsp. ground [[cumin]]
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* 1/4 tsp. ground [[cumin]]
 
* 1 large head [[Boston lettuce]], torn into large pieces (8 cups)
 
* 1 large head [[Boston lettuce]], torn into large pieces (8 cups)
 
* 1 medium [[cucumber]], peeled, quartered lengthwise, seeded and thinly sliced diagonally (1 cup)
 
* 1 medium [[cucumber]], peeled, quartered lengthwise, seeded and thinly sliced diagonally (1 cup)
 
* 2 Tbs. coarsely chopped [[cilantro]]
 
* 2 Tbs. coarsely chopped [[cilantro]]
 
== Directions ==
 
== Directions ==
1. In medium nonmetallic bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons [[lime juice]] and 1?2 teaspoon [[salt]]. Add [[tomato]]es, [[avocado]]s, scallions and [[garlic]]. Using rubber spatula, gently fold to combine. Season to taste with [[pepper]].
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1. In medium nonmetallic bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons [[lime juice]] and 1/2 teaspoon [[salt]]. Add [[tomato]]es, [[avocado]]s, scallions and [[garlic]]. Using rubber spatula, gently fold to combine. Season to taste with [[pepper]].
   
   
   
2. 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.
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2. 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.
 
=== Other Links ===
 
=== Other Links ===
 
== See also ==
 
== See also ==

Revision as of 07:04, 16 October 2015

Description

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Ingredients

  • 3 Tbs. fresh lime juice (1 large lime)
  • 1/2 tsp. plus 1/8 tsp. salt
  • 4 small tomatoes, cut into 3?4-inch dice (2 1/2 cups)
  • 2 ripe medium avocados, cut into 3/4-inch dice (1 1/2 cups)
  • 3 scallions (white and light green parts), thinly sliced
  • 1 large clove garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbs. olive oil or vegetable oil
  • 1/4 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 Tbs. coarsely chopped cilantro

Directions

1. 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.


2. 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.

Other Links

See also