*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                         Avocado & Cucumber Salad

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Appetizers                       Salads

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2      large         Cucumbers
                        Salt
   2      each          Avocadoes
     1/4  cup           Vegetable oil
   1      each          Lemon
   1      small         Garlic clove -- pressed
                        Black pepper
                        Large lettuce leaves

Peel the cucumbers, cut them in half lengthwise, & core with a melon cutter,
 discarding the pulp & the seeds.  Slice thinly & place in a bowl.
 Salt the slices & refrigerate for an hour.

 Cut the avocadoes in half along the narrow side & remove the seed.
Peel & dice.  Combine with cucumber.

 Mix the oil with the lemon, garlic, pepper & additional salt if needed.
 Stir together with the avocado & cucumber & store in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. 
 Serve cold on the lettuce leaves.



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