Optionally, the avocado can be cubed and added to the salad, then used as a cracker or toasted sliced baguette or crostini topping

Whisk the dressing ingredients in a small bowl.

In a separate medium bowl, mix the main vegetable and meat ingredients together, except the avocado.

Add the desired amount of dressing to the main ingredients.

Let stand in fridge for an hour or overnight to let flavor develop.

Halve and pit the avocado.

Scoop a heaping tablespoon of salad into the cavity of the avocado left by the pit.

Mix all the stuff together

Garnish with lime halves