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Mexican-Style Summer Salad
Photo: Anna Pelzer

Mexican-Style Summer Salad

13 ingredients 2 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

470
Calories
8g
Protein
37g
Fat
38g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 11 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Avocado 1 medium (150g) 240
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Cucumber 1/2 cup sliced (52g) 16
Lime juice of 1 lime (44ml) 11
Cumin 1 tsp ground (2.1g) 8
Lettuce 1 cup shredded (36g) 5
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Cilantro 1 tbsp chopped fresh (1g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

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  • 3 Tbs. fresh lime juice (1 large lime)
  • 1/2 tsp. plus 1/8 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
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Directions

1

In medium non-metallic bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of lime juice and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Add tomatoes, avocados, scallions and garlic. Using rubber spatula, gently fold to combine. Season to taste with pepper and set aside.

2

In large bowl, whisk together oil, cumin, remaining 1 tablespoon lime juice and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Add lettuce and toss. Season with pepper. Divide lettuce among plates. Top each with mound of avocado mixture. Sprinkle with cucumber and cilantro and serve.

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