My favorite summer salad; crank up the fish sauce!
Combine cucumber, avocado and mango with a salty-sweet dressing for a taste of the tropics.
Makes 4 servings, about 1 cup each
ACTIVE TIME: 15 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 15 minutes
EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy
3-5 teaspoons fish sauce (see Shopping Tip)
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 (see Kitchen Tip)
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
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 INFORMATION: Per serving: 169 calories; 11 g fat (1 g sat, 7 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 19 g carbohydrate; 3 g protein; 5 g fiber; 178 mg sodium; 342 mg potassium.
Nutrition bonus: Vitamin C (45% daily value), Vitamin A (15% dv).
1 Carbohydrate Serving
Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 fruit, 2 fat
TIP: Shopping Tip: Fish sauce is a pungent Southeast Asian condiment; find it in large supermarkets and Asian markets.
