Summer Salad's

Summer Tropic Salad

This salad is a family favorite. It’s loaded with nutrition and flavor. Great served with fish or any BBQ. Serve Chilled.

2 large cucumbers, peeled and diced
1 large mango, peeled and diced
1 large avocado, peeled and diced
¼ cup cilantro, chopped

Dressing:
3 tsp. Fish sauce
1 tsp. Grated lemon zest, plus more for garnish
2 Tblsp. Lemon juice
1 Tbls. Canola oil
2 tsp. Brown sugar
3 tsp. Seasoned rice wine vinegar
¼ tsp. Red pepper flakes
Whisk dressing ingredients together in a large bowl. Add cucumber, mango, avocado and cilantro; toss gently, enough to cover. Cover and chill for 15 minutes. Serves 6.

Crab Salad

This is a great late lunch meal or a side to any main course.
You can have this prepped and served in 10 to 15 minutes.

What you need:
1 pound fresh crab meat, pre-cooked
1 head roman lettuce, diced, organic
1 English cucumber, diced, pealing left on, organic
¼ red onion, pealed and diced
½ red bell pepper, seeded and diced, organic
¼ cup organic poppy seed dressing
Fresh ground pepper

Other options:
You can substitute the crab with shrimp or grilled chicken breasts.
Diced tomatoes are very nice in this salad.
This is very easy preparation. Dice everything. Mix in a large bowl and toss with dressing. Chill for 5 to 10 minutes for stronger flavors. Serves 4 to 6 people. Serve with a side of fresh sliced fruits such as mango, pineapple, pears, berries, etc.