Mexican flavors salad

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
4teaspoonsLime juice -- fresh
1teaspoonMustard, stone ground
2teaspoonsOlive oil
¼teaspoonCayenne pepper
¼teaspoonCumin powder
2tablespoonsCilantro -- chopped
8largesButterhead lettuce leaves
1mediumCucumber -- peeled and
Cubed
16Cherry tomatoes
1largeAvocado -- cubed
1smallRed onion -- minced
4teaspoonsPumpkin seeds, roasted

Directions

Combine lime juice and mustard in a small bowl. Gradually dribble in oil, whisking constantly. Add Cayenne and cumin; mix in 2 teaspoons cilantro. Set aside.

Tear lettuce leaves into bite sized pieces and divide among 4 salad plates.

Arrange mounds of cucumber, tomato and avocado over lettuce on each plate. Spinkle minced onion over vegetable mounds. Drizzle ¼ of the dressing over each salad and scatter pumpkin seeds and remaining cilantro on top.

Variations: Substitute torn or chopped mustard greens for part of the lettuce. Use half red cherry and half yellow pear tomatoes.

Recipe By : Susan Cheney/Vegetarian Times From: Date: