Tropical Cucumber Salad

Prep Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 15 mins

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.

3. Serve garnished with lime zest, if desired. 

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

Tropical BBQ Chicken

The delicious, slightly spicy sauce will win you over 

• 12 Servings
• Prep: 15 min. Cook: 5 hours

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Ingredients

• 6 chicken leg quarters, skin removed
• 3/4 cup ketchup
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 4 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1/4 cup water

Directions

• With a sharp knife, cut leg quarters at the joints. Place chicken in a 4-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the ketchup, orange juice, brown sugar, vinegar, oil, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, garlic salt and pepper; pour over chicken.
• Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until a meat thermometer reads 180°.
• Remove chicken to a serving platter; keep warm. Skim fat from cooking juices; transfer 2 cups to a small saucepan. Bring liquid to a boil. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Gradually stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with chicken. Yield: 12 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving equals 

179 calories, 

9 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 

45 mg cholesterol, 

392 mg sodium, 

12 g carbohydrate, 

trace fiber, 

13 g protein.  

Diabetic Exchanges: 

2 lean meat, 

1 starch, 

1 fat.