Cool Jicama Slaw

By pattie_d

Ingredients

• Jicama is a wonderful vegetable. It is available year-round, delicious raw or cooked, low in calories, high in potassium, and keeps, uncut, in the refrigerator for up to three weeks.
• 1 jicama, peeled and julienned (about 4 cups)
• 2 teaspoons minced jalapeno pepper
• 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Place the jicama in a mixing bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 teaspoon of the jalapeno, the juices, vinegar, cilantro, and salt. Pour over the jicama, toss gently, and season with salt and pepper.

Arrange the slaw on 4 salad plates, garnish with the remaining jalapeno, and serve.