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Would you like an exotic
tropical vacation to a sun-drenched paradise but don't have the time or money? Take a mini-vacation in your own kitchen with the tropical taste of mango.

Mangos are as common in Asia as apples are here and their unique taste is enjoyed worldwide. There's nothing like a mango's distinctive flavor. The flesh of a ripe mango is juicy and tastes like a peach with just a hint of vanilla. Try this fruit yourself and discover a tropical taste vacation.

Besides delectable flavor
mangos also offer nutrition benefits. One cup of cubed mango provides an excellent source of vitamin C and a good source of vitamin A
two vitamins often lacking in American diets.

Mangos are available year-round so you can bring home a sunny taste of the tropics anytime. They're perfect for every meal and easy to prepare. Try them cubed for breakfast or as a simple snack. At lunch or dinner
mango can enhance pork
chicken or fish entrees
and many elegant
flavorful desserts feature mango.

MANGO AND SMOKED TURKEY SALAD

Ingredients:

2 ripe mangos

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

2 tablespoons lime juice

2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

4 cups mixed salad greens

1 pound smoked turkey
cut in 1-inch pieces

1 cup cucumber cubes

1 cup halved grape tomatoes

Instructions:

With narrow side facing up
slice mango on each side of pit to remove "cheeks." With a knife
crisscross cheeks to make small cubes but do not cut through skin; press skin so cut side pops outward; cut or scrape off cubes. Peel center section; cut off mango pieces. Repeat this process with second mango. Set aside 3 cups mango cubes; place 1 cup of trimmings and smaller pieces in a food processor or blender and puree. In a small bowl
whisk together mango puree
vegetable oil
lime juice
cilantro and pepper. In a large bowl
toss mixed greens
mango cubes
turkey
cucumber and tomatoes with mango dressing.

Serves: 6

Nutrition Information per Serving: calories: 180
total fat: 5.7g
saturated fat: 0.57g
% of calories from fat: 28
% of calories from saturated fat: 3
protein: 19g
carbohydrate: 15g
cholesterol: 34mg
dietary fiber: 3g
sodium: 472mg.