Smoked Tuna and Guacamole Salad

• BASIC-EASY
• HEALTHY

DRESSING

1. 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
2. 1 small garlic clove, minced
3. 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
4. 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
5. Salt and freshly ground pepper

Salad

1. 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
2. 1 large ripe avocado (3/4 pound), halved, pitted and peeled
3. 2 scallions, minced
4. 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
5. 1 small garlic clove, minced
6. 3 or 4 dashes hot pepper sauce
7. Salt and freshly ground pepper
8. 6 cups bite-size pieces of Boston lettuce
9. 2 cups stemmed watercress
10. 1 Granny Smith apple—halved, cored and thinly sliced
11. 6 ounces thinly sliced smoked tuna (see Note)

1. In a small bowl, combine the cilantro and garlic. Using a fork, blend in the lemon juice, then the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Make the salad: In a small skillet, toast the curry powder over low heat until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Scrape the powder into a medium bowl. Add the avocado and mash it to a puree. Add the scallions, lemon juice and garlic and continue mashing until light and very smooth. Season with hot sauce, salt and pepper.
3. In a large bowl, combine the lettuce with the watercress and apple slices. Add the dressing and toss well. Arrange the salad on 4 plates. Using 2 spoons, shape 16 mounds of guacamole and set 4 in the center of each salad. Arrange the smoked tuna slices around the guacamole and serve.