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Island Paradise Salad

from Colorado Colore:
A Palate of Tastes


INGREDIENTS for Honey Lime Dressing:

3 Tablespoons honey
2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 Tablespoon canola oil or vegetable oil
1 teaspoon grated lime zest

INGREDIENTS for Salad:

1-1/2 to 2 cups frozen sugar snap peas
3 cups torn romaine
1 avocado, cut into 1/2–inch pieces
1 large ripe mango, peeled and cut into 1/2–inch pieces
1 small red onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings
1/2 cup shredded unsweetened coconut, lightly toasted

TO PREPARE:

For the dressing, combine the honey, lime juice, canola oil and lime zest in a jar with a tight-fitting lid.  Shake to mix.

For the salad, cook the sugar snap peas using package directions; drain.  Rinse with cold water to cool and stop the cooking process; drain.  Combine the sugar snap peas, romaine, avocado, mango and onion in a bowl and mix gently.  Add the dressing and toss to coat.  Sprinkle with the coconut.

SERVES:  4 - 6