Sistah Pat

1 firm mango (130 calories)
2 large tomatoes (45)
1/2 cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced (20)
1/2 red onion, sliced into rings (40)
3 cups romaine or leafy green lettuce (40)
1 garlic clove, crushed (4)
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil (240)
1 Tbsp. lemon juice (5)
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
salt and pepper
Splenda or other sweetener, to taste
chopped chives, to garnish

Using a sharp knife, cut a thick slice from either side of the mango stone.  Peel away the skin and slice into thin strips.  Peel the remaining mango, remove the remaining flesh and slice thinly.

Chop lettuce and top with a layer of sliced tomatoes on a large serving plate or platter.  Top with cucumber slices, followed by the mango, and finish off with the slices of red onion.

Make the salad dressing.  Crush the garlic clove into a small bowl.  Add the oil, lemon juice, hot pepper sauce, salt, ground black pepper, and sugar.  Using a whisk or a fork, whisk these ingredients together until thoroughly mixed.

Note: This salad is yummy and I’ve added all kinds of things to it.  I’ve added sliced apples, pineapple cubes, sliced peaches, red peppers, etc.  Just be sure to add calories for any additional ingredients.

Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad and garnish with chopped chives.  Serve immediately.  Makes 6 servings; Total calories 524;  90 calories per serving