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

Method

  • In a medium glass or ceramic 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.
  • In large bowl, whisk together olive 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.