Got Three Minutes? Try This Tomato and Avacado Salad

Reprinted with permission from EAT WHAT YOU LOVE EVERYDAY © 2014 by Marlene Koch, Running Press, a member of the Perseus Books Group.

 3 minutes prep time                 Serves 4

 Don’t be tempted to toss this salad like a traditional mixed salad. Drizzling the dressing over the vibrantly colored tomato-avocado mix is essential to keep it looking fresh.

Dressing

• Juice of 1 lime
• 1 Tbsp rice vinegar
• 11/2 tsp granulated sugar, optional
• 1 tsp olive oil
• Pinch salt

Salad

• 3 c shredded iceberg lettuce
• 2 c chopped tomatoes
• 3/4 c chopped avocado (about 1 small avocado)
• 1/4 c chopped green onions, green and white parts
• 2 Tbsp chopped cilantro

Directions 

1. For the dressing: Whisk together all dressing ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside.
2.  For the salad: Place lettuce on a large platter. Arrange tomatoes and avocado over lettuce. Sprinkle with green onions and chopped cilantro. Drizzle dressing over salad and serve.
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