(NAPSA)—Would you like an exotic, tropical vacation to a sun- drenched paradise but don’t have the time or money? Take a minivacation in your own kitchen with the tropical taste of mango. Mangos are as commonin Asia as apples are here andtheir 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 % teaspoon ground black 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 4 cups mixed salad greens 1 pound smoked turkey, cut in 1-inch pieces 1 cup cucumber cubes 1 cup halved grape tomatoes mins often lacking in Americandiets. Instructions: With narrow side facing up, slice mango on eachside 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, taste vacation. vitamin A, two vita- \ ay Mangos are available year| @ round so you can Pivonka bring home a ———. sunnytaste 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. For more information on man- gos, visit the National Mango Board Website at www.national mangoboard.com. For information about 5 A Day, visit www.5aday.org. MANGO AND SMOKED TURKEY SALAD Ingredients: 2 ripe mangos 2 tablespoons vegetableoil 2 tablespoonslime juice 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro pepper 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: 5.7, saturated fat: 0.57g, % of calories from fat: 28, % of calories from saturated fat: 3, protein: 19g, carbohydrate: 15g, cholesterol: 34mg, dietary fiber: 3, sodium: 472mg. wee eee ee ee eee ee ee ee ee ee ee eee a ee ee ee eee ee eee eee eee Note to Editors: Eighty-ninth in a series of columns by Elizabeth Pivonka, Ph.D., R.D., president and CEO of Produce for Better Health Foundation. More stories at www.napsnet.com. Search: “Pivonka.”
