Avocado Lime Salad

Sharon123's Note:

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

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 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

Directions:

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

Reviews

[Chef #694088]

Very good salad and easy to prepare! Great summer time side dish or picnic item!

[Mindelicious]

UHM YUMMY!!!!! This was so delicious & a great way to introduce fresh healthy ingredients to some folks that find it easier to eat 3 bags of popcorn a day :) These ingredients really compliment each other very well and make such a lovely party in my mouth. Thanks Sharon!!! We will be enjoying this again and again!!

[Chef #665777]

Thank you for posting this recipe. It was so refreshing and tasted wonderful.