seafood thai salad

Surimi is imitation crabmeat made from Alaskan pollock, a member of the cod family harvested from the Bering Sea and the Gulf of Alaska. This high-protein, low-fat seafood mimics the taste and texture of real hard-shelled crab, but at a fraction of the cost.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4

1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar
2 teaspoons Asian fish sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
3 small bell peppers (red, green, orange and/or yellow), seeded and finely diced
1/2 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
1/2 seedless cucumber, chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
12 ounces imitation crabmeat
12 slices (about 2 whole) papaya, honeydew, or mango, skin removed

Blend vinegar, fish sauce, and sugar in bowl. Add peppers, jalapeño, cucumber, cilantro, and imitation crab. Stir gently to distribute dressing. To serve, place 3 fruit slices on serving plate and top with about 1-1/2 cups salad.

Nutrients per serving: 186 calories, 1.5 g total fat, .3 g saturated fat, 7% calories from fat, 17 mg cholesterol, 12 g protein, 33 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 1252 mg sodium, 61 mg calcium, .6 g omega-3 fatty acids

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