Besides being some of the richest sources of monounsaturated (healthy) fats in the world, avocados are also one of the better sources of B vitamins, such as niacin, which assist your body in building and repairing DNA.

From “Nourish and Glow,” by Jules Aron

Serves 4 to 6

For the avocado layer:

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
• ½ small jalapeño pepper, minced
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 medium Hass avocados, peeled and finely diced
• 1 cup peeled and finely diced cucumber

For the tomato layer:

• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 cups finely diced heirloom tomato
• 4 to 6 fresh basil leaves, for garnish  

To make the avocado layer:

Stir together the olive oil, lemon juice, cilantro, and jalapeño in a medium bowl. Season with salt and black pepper. Gently fold in the avocados and cucumber.

To make the tomato layer:

1. Stir together the olive oil, lemon juice, mint, and basil in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Gently fold in the tomato.
2. Mound the avocado layer in the center of individual plates and top with a layer of the tomato mixture. Garnish each with a fresh basil leaf.