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Thursday, January 20, 2011

Jicama, Cucumber and Citrus Salad

  • 1 medium jicama (about 1 pound to make 2-3 cups), peeled and cut into 1/4-inch matchsticks
  • 1/4 cucumber (seeded and skinned) cut into 1/4" matchsticks
  • 6 radishes, thinly sliced
  • 1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 3 tbs. orange juice
  • 1 tbs. fresh lime juice
  • 2 tsp. olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
In a large bowl, combine jicama, cucumber, radishes, onion and cilantro. Toss to combine. In a small bowl, wisk together orange juice, olive oil and salt. Pour over jicama mixture and toss. Serve immediately or cover with plastic and refrigerate up to 2 days.
 
Nutrition analysis: Serving size 1 1/2 cups: 79 calories, 2 g fat, 0 saturated fat, 13 g Carbohydrates, 1g protein, 6 g fiber, 153 gb. sodium

Source: Shape magazine

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