Avocado Salad with Bell Pepper and Tomatoes

INGREDIENTS

• 1 small garlic clove, minced
• 6 cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro leaves, plus whole leaves for garnish
• Pinch of cayenne pepper
• Juice of 1/2 lime
• Coarse salt
• 1 firm, ripe avocado, halved and pitted
• 1/2 yellow bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed, diced
• 1 scallion, trimmed and thinly sliced