Chopped Vegetable Salad

Ingredients
 1 head romaine lettuce, tough outer leaves removed
 1 cup diced red bell pepper
 1 cup diced carrots
 1 cup diced hothouse (seedless) cucumber
 1 cup diced ripe tomatoes
2 scallions (3 inches of green left on), thinly sliced
1 ripe avocado
1 Tablespoon fresh lime juice
Salt and pepper, to taste

Method
Cut the tough ribs out of the lettuce leaves and discard the tough, darker green tops of the larger leaves. Cut the leaves into 1/2-inch pieces and place them in a large bowl. Add the bell pepper, carrots, cucumber, tomatoes, and scallions.
Peel and pit the avocados. Cut them into 1/4-inch dice and place in a small bowl. Add the lime juice and toss well (to prevent discoloration). Add the avocados to the other vegetables. Before serving, season with salt and pepper. Serve with any dressing alongside.
Makes 4 servings