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The Healthy Bite - Tropical Cucumber Salad Recipe

Posted by kapnick on Mar 12, 2012 2:34:57 PM

The Healthy Bite

Tropical Cucumber Salad Recipe

Quick Info:

Servings
Quick MealQuick Meal
Contains ShellfishContains Shellfish
Heart-HealthyHeart-Healthy
Diabetes-FriendlyDiabetes-Friendly

Ingredients

  • 5 teaspoon fish sauce, (3-5 teaspoons)
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest, plus more for garnish
  • 2 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon oil, canola
  • 2 teaspoon sugar, brown, light
  • 1 teaspoon vinegar, rice
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper, red, crushed
  • 1 medium cucumber(s), English, cut into 3/4-inch dice
  • 1 medium avocado, cut into 3/4-inch dice
  • 1 medium mango(es), cut into 3/4-inch dice
  • 1/4 cup(s) cilantro, fresh, chopped

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.
2. Add cucumber, avocado, mango and cilantro; gently toss to coat.
Nutritional Info (Per serving):
Calories: 169, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 178mg, Dietary Fiber: 5g, Total Fat: 11g, Carbs: 18g, Cholesterol: 0mg, Protein: 3g
Carb Choices: 1
Recipe Source: Eating Well
Prep Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 15 mins

Topics: Healthy Recipes - The Healthy Bite, Featured Posts