Jicama Salad

About the Recipe

Ingredients

Makes 4 Servings

large jicama, cut into strips (1)
red bell pepper, finely diced (1/2)
yellow bell pepper, finely diced (1/2)
green bell pepper, finely diced (1/2)
red onion, finely diced (1/2)
cucumber, finely diced (1/2)
navel oranges, peeled and cut into bite-size pieces (2)
fresh cilantro, chopped (1/2 cup)
lime juice (1/3 cup)
cayenne pepper (pinch)
paprika (pinch)
salt (to taste)

Directions

1. Prep ingredients by cutting the jicama into strips, dicing the bell peppers (you can combine any color bell peppers; start with 1 1/2 bell peppers and add the remaining half later if preferred), dicing a small red onion (or half of a medium red onion) and a small cucumber (or half of a large cucumber), peeling the oranges and chopping into bite-size pieces, chopping the cilantro to yield about a 1/2 cup, and juicing the limes to yield about 1/3 cup. 

   
   
   

2. In a large bowl, toss together jicama, bell peppers, red onion, cucumber, orange, and cilantro.

   
   
   

3. Pour lime juice over mixture and sprinkle with a pinch of cayenne pepper and paprika.

   
   
   

4. Season with salt and let salad marinate for 30 minutes before serving.

   
   
   

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