Ruma's Recipe of the Week - Thai Papaya Salad

Thai Papaya Salad

You need:

• 1 Roma tomato, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups fresh green beans cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 1 cucumber, cute inot 1/2 inch cubes
• 1 1/2 cups cubed papaya
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 Thai or Serrano chile, finely minced
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 2 limes, juiced
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/2 cup peanuts, chopped
• 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

Directions:

1. Combine tomato, beans, cucumber and papaya in large bowl
2. Toss with garlic and chili pepper
3. In a small bowl, stir together lemon juice, lime juice, fish sauce and sugar
4. Pour juice mixture over papaya mixture and toss
5. Sprinkle with peanuts and cilantro and serve

Makes 4 servings

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Summer is coming - time to get cookin'

Long lazy days, warm nights, trips to the beach - there are so many things to love about summer. But it should come as no surprise that here at Ruma's perhaps our favorite thing about summer is the FOOD!

There are so many fresh flavors to be enjoyed on the grill, in salads and desserts or whipped up in refreshing beverages - we thought what better time than on the cusp of the unofficial start of summer (Memorial Day weekend is just around the corner!) to introduce Ruma's Recipe of the Week.

Every Wednesday we'll bring you a great new seasonal recipe to try. Let us know what you think!

Grilled Halibut and Tropical Mango Salsa
You need:

• 2 cups plum tomatoes, seeded and diced
• 1/2 cups diced, peeled ripe mango
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 (6 oz.) halibut fillets
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions:

1. Combine first 7 ingredients
2. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and garlic
3. Rub halibut with oil
4. Sprinkle halibut with remaining salt and pepper
5. Place halibut on grill rack, grill for 3 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork
6. Plate with mango salsa

Makes 4 servings
The skinny: 295 calories; 7.8g fat; 19.5g carbohydrate; 37g protein; 2.8g fiber

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Armed Forces Day is May 15

Whether they are overseas, in training, on leave or have fulfilled their duty - thank someone you know for their service this Armed Forces Day with a gift from Ruma's.

And remember, when you send a gift from Ruma's to a servicemember's APO or AFO address, the shipping is ALWAYS free.

Click here to see our list of gifts (like the Gourmet Snack Attack, above) available for free shipping.*

*Ruma's may only ship gifts that comply with U.S. military regulations. See site for details.

Fuel for Finals

All-nighters, endless study groups, breaking new records for coffee consumption, taking up residence in the library... however your favorite student handles final exam season, Ruma's can help power them through those harrowing last days of school.

From the vitamin packed punch of a fresh fruit basket to the invigorating zip of sweet, sweet candy Ruma's has the perfect fuel for finals - and a great way to let them know you're cheering them on! What's more, gifts like our Junk Food (shown above, $49.95) and For Fruit Lovers baskets are perfect for sharing with dorm-mates and study groups.

Order online today and use the code RUMAFIVE at checkout and you'll save $5 on your order*. Smart!

*Offer good for online orders only. May not be combined with other offers. May not be applied to previous purchases. Class dismissed.