Receta Avocado Lime Salad
Raciónes: 4
Ingredientes
- 3 Tbsp. fresh lime juice - (1 large lime)
- 1/2 tsp salt plus
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 4 sm tomatoes cut into 3/4" dice
- 2 med ripe avocados cut 3/4" dice
- 3 x scallions, white and light green parts thinly sliced
- 1 lrg garlic clove chopped
- 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil or possibly vegetable oil
- 1/4 tsp grnd cumin
- 1 lrg Boston lettuce head torn large pcs
- 1 med cucumber peeled, quartered lengthwise, seeded, sliced thin diagonally
- 2 Tbsp. coarsely-minced cilantro
Direcciones
- In medium nonmetallic bowl, whisk together 2 Tbsp. lime juice and 1/2 tsp. salt. Add in tomatoes, avocados, scallions and garlic. Using rubber spatula, gently fold to combine. Season to taste with pepper.
- In large bowl, whisk together oil, cumin, remaining Tbsp. lime juice and 1/8 tsp. salt. Add in lettuce and toss. Season to taste with pepper.
- Divide lettuce among plates. Top each with mound of avocado mix. Top with cucumber slices, sprinkle with cilantro and serve.
- This recipe yields 4 servings.
- Comments: Avocado adds wonderful substance to this refreshing salad flavored with lime and a hint of cumin. If you like, substitute jicama, peeled and cut into sticks, for the cucumber slices.
- Pick up a variety of grilled vegetables in the deli section of your supermarket. Heat the vegetables and serve with warmed flour tortillas, salsa, shredded Monterey Jack cheese if you like, and lime wedges to make fajitas to serve alongside the salad.
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Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving | %DV |
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Serving Size 227g | |
Recipe makes 4 servings | |
Calories 142 | |
Calories from Fat 99 | 70% |
Total Fat 11.05g | 14% |
Saturated Fat 1.58g | 6% |
Trans Fat 0.0g | |
Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
Sodium 85mg | 4% |
Potassium 610mg | 17% |
Total Carbs 11.31g | 3% |
Dietary Fiber 5.3g | 18% |
Sugars 4.25g | 3% |
Protein 2.51g | 4% |