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− | 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. |
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+ | # In a medium, nonmetallic bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons lime juice and 2 teaspoons salt. |
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+ | # Add tomatoes, avocados, scallions and garlic. |
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+ | # Using a rubber spatula, gently fold to combine. Season to taste with pepper. |
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+ | # In a large bowl, whisk together oil, cumin, the remaining tablespoon lime juice, and 2 teaspoons salt. |
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+ | # Add lettuce and toss. |
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+ | # Season to taste with pepper. |
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+ | # Divide lettuce among any plates. |
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+ | # Top each with mound of avocado mixture. |
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+ | # 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. |
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+ | [[Category:Avocado Recipes]] |
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− | ===Other Links=== |
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+ | [[Category:Bibb lettuce Recipes]] |
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− | ==See also== |
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+ | [[Category:Lettuce Recipes]] |
+ | [[Category:Lime juice Recipes]] |
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+ | [[Category:Vegetarian Recipes]] |
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+ | [[Category:Vegan Recipes]] |
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+ | [[Category:Vegan salad Recipes]] |
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+ | [[Category:Vegetarian Salad Recipes]] |
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+ | [[Category:Salad Recipes]] |
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+ | [[Category:Cumin Recipes]] |
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+ | [[Category:Cilantro Recipes]] |
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+ | [[Category:Garlic Recipes]] |
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+ | [[Category:Scallion Recipes]] |
Latest revision as of 04:15, 23 February 2020
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
- In a medium, nonmetallic bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons lime juice and 2 teaspoons salt.
- Add tomatoes, avocados, scallions and garlic.
- Using a rubber spatula, gently fold to combine. Season to taste with pepper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together oil, cumin, the remaining tablespoon lime juice, and 2 teaspoons salt.
- Add lettuce and toss.
- Season to taste with pepper.
- Divide lettuce among any plates.
- Top each with mound of avocado mixture.
- Top with cucumber slices, sprinkle with cilantro and serve.