USE THIS AS A SALAD, SIDE DISH OR SAUCE

Tropical Cucumber Salad

From EatingWell: May/June 2007

Ingredients

3-5 teaspoons fish sauce

1 teaspoon freshly grated lime zest, plus more for garnish

2 tablespoons lime juice

1 tablespoon canola oil

2 teaspoons light brown sugar

1 teaspoon rice vinegar

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper

1 medium English cucumber, cut into 3/4-inch dice

1 avocado, cut into 3/4-inch dice

1 mango, cut into 3/4-inch dice

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Preparation

1. Whisk fish sauce to taste, lime zest, lime juice, oil, brown sugar, vinegar and crushed red pepper in a large bowl until combined. Add cucumber, avocado, mango and cilantro; gently toss to coat. Serve garnished with lime zest, if desired.

Nutrition

Per serving: 169 calories; 11 g fat ( 1 g sat , 7 g mono ); 0 mg cholesterol; 18 g carbohydrates; 2 g added sugars; 3 g protein; 5 g fiber; 178 mg sodium; 342 mg potassium.

                             Posted by Chef Bill Brooks, Corporate Chef, U.S. Foodservice, Inc

             Opinions expressed are my own and do not necessarily

reflect those of U.S. Foodservice, Inc