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All the great tastes of sushi are combined into this appetizing salad.

Authentic sushi rolls are tricky to make, but you can enjoy similar flavors in this appetizer, a simple presentation of rice on greens. Use soft lettuce in place of spinach if you prefer.

Serves: 4

* 1 cup rice
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 cup rice vinegar
* 2 tablespoons each lower-sodium soy sauce and lime juice
* 4 teaspoons sugar
* 1 carrot, cut into 1/4-inch dice
* 2 small avocados, cut into 1/4-inch dice
* 24 small spinach leaves

Prep time: 20 minutes

Cooking time: 20 minutes

1. In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the rice and salt, cover and simmer for 17 minutes or until tender.

2. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring the vinegar, soy sauce, lime juice and sugar to a boil. Remove from the heat. Stir into the cooked rice. Transfer the seasoned rice to a bowl and let cool to room temperature.

3. Stir the carrot and avocados into the rice. Dividing evenly, spoon the mixture into four 8-ounce ramekins or bowls and gently but firmly press down. Arrange the spinach on serving plates and invert the molded rice salads onto the spinach.

Per serving:

* Calories 322
* fiber 3 g
* protein 6 g
* total fat 12 g
* saturated fat 2 g
* cholesterol 0 mg
* sodium 473 mg

Source: Readers Digest
Photo Credit: Readers Digest

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