Avocado Lime Salad

Ingredients

• 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. 1

   In a medium glass or ceramic bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons lime juice and 1/2 teaspoon salt.

2. 2

   Add tomatoes, avocados, scallions and garlic.

3. 3

   Using rubber spatula, gently fold to combine.

4. 4

   Season to taste with pepper.

5. 5

   In large bowl, whisk together olive oil, cumin, remaining tablespoon lime juice and 1/8 teaspoon salt.

6. 6

   Add lettuce and toss.

7. 7

   Season to taste with pepper.

8. 8

   Divide lettuce among plates.

9. 9

   Top each with mound of avocado mixture.

10. 10

    Top with cucumber slices.

11. 11

    sprinkle with cilantro and serve.