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==
# 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.
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Category:Avocado Recipes
Category:Bibb lettuce Recipes
Category:Cucumber Recipes
Category:Lettuce Recipes
Category:Lime juice Recipes
Category:Vegetarian Recipes
Category:Vegan Recipes
Category:Vegan salad Recipes
Category:Vegetarian Salad Recipes
Category:Salad Recipes
Category:Cumin Recipes
Category:Cilantro Recipes
Category:Garlic Recipes
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