Mexican-Style Summer Salad Recipe

Name: Mexican-Style Summer Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 Tbs. fresh lime juice (1 large lime); ½ tsp. plus ⅛ tsp. salt; 4 small tomatoes, cut into 3/4-inch dice (2 1/2 cups); 3 medium Haas avocados, cut into 3/4-inch dice (2 cups); 3 scallions (white and light green parts), thinly sliced; 1 large clove garlic, minced; 1 Tbs. mild olive oil or vegetable oil; 1/4 tsp. ground cumin; 2 medium heads Boston lettuce, torn into large pieces (8 cups); 1 small cucumber, peeled, quartered lengthwise, seeded and thinly sliced diagonally (1 cup); 2 Tbs. coarsely chopped fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

3 Tbs. fresh lime juice (1 large lime)
½ tsp. plus ⅛ tsp. salt
4 small tomatoes, cut into 3/4-inch dice (2 1/2 cups)
3 medium Haas avocados, cut into 3/4-inch dice (2 cups)
3 scallions (white and light green parts), thinly sliced
1 large clove garlic, minced
1 Tbs. mild olive oil or vegetable oil
1/4 tsp. ground cumin
2 medium heads Boston lettuce, torn into large pieces (8 cups)
1 small cucumber, peeled, quartered lengthwise, seeded and thinly sliced diagonally (1 cup)
2 Tbs. coarsely chopped fresh cilantro

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

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 Tbs. fresh lime juice (1 large lime), ½ tsp. plus ⅛ tsp. salt, 4 small tomatoes, cut into 3/4-inch dice (2 1/2 cups), 3 medium Haas avocados, cut into 3/4-inch dice (2 cups), and more.

Yes, Mexican-Style Summer Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Mexican-Style Summer Salad

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