Diane’s Jicama & Orange Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette

By pattie_d

Ingredients

• SALAD:
• 1 medium jicama bulb; peeled, cut in matchstick sized pieces
• 2 large cucumbers, peeled, seeded and cut in matchstick sized pieces
• 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 1/2 C orange segments; coarsely chopped
• 1 jalapeno; ribs & seeds removed, finely chopped
• DRESSING:
• 1/2 C fresh squeezed orange juice
• 1 medium garlic cloves, minced
• 2 T fresh mint leaves, chopped
• 1 T rice wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• lots of freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

1. Combine first 5 ingredients for dressing in a bowl (orange juice through vinegar).
2. Drizzle oil in slowly while whisking vigorously.
2. Place all ingredients for salad in large bowl and toss well.
3. Drizzle one half of dressing over salad and toss well.
4. Add remaining dressing as needed and retoss.
5. Enjoy!

Serves 4