Recipe of the Week – Jicama Salad

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April 7, 2010 Print version here.

Jicama Salad

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This colorful medley of peppers adds high amounts of vitamin C to this dish. The avocado provides us with vitamin C’s co-partner, vitamin E, which works in unison to fight free radical damage. This is a potent cancer-fighting salad with great flavor.

Directions

Makes 8 servings

1 large jicama, julienned
1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
1 yellow bell pepper, finely chopped
1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
1 cup finely chopped red onion
1 large cucumber, chopped (seeds removed)
1 orange, peeled and sliced in bite-size pieces
1 avocado, chopped (optional)
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup lime juice
pinch cayenne pepper
pinch paprika
salt, to taste

In a large bowl, toss together jicama, bell peppers, onion, cucumber, orange, avocado (if using), and cilantro. Pour lime juice over all. Sprinkle with cayenne and paprika. Season with salt to taste. Let sit for 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information

Per serving (1/8 of recipe):

94 calories
0.4 g fat
0.1 g saturated fat
3.4% calories from fat
0 mg cholesterol

2.2 g protein
22.1 g carbohydrate
5 g sugar
9.4 g fiber

160 mg sodium
43 mg calcium
1.3 mg iron
101.4 mg vitamin C
435 mcg beta-carotene
1.1 mg vitamin E

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