Jicama Salad

Crunchy, refreshing Jicama Salad with julienned jicama, bell peppers, red onion, cucumber, orange, and lime juice. Perfect accompaniment to Mexican food dishes.

Ingredients

• 1 large jicama (about 1 1/2 pounds), peeled, then julienned or cubed
• 1/2 red bell pepper, finely diced
• 1/2 yellow bell pepper, finely diced
• 1/2 green bell pepper, finely diced
• 1/2 cup chopped red onion
• 1/2 large cucumber, seeded, chopped
• 1 navel orange, peeled, sliced crosswise, then each round quartered
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/3 cup lime juice
• Pinch cayenne
• Pinch paprika
• Salt

Optional

• 1/2 avocado, chopped
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Toss together the jicama, bell peppers, red onion, cucumber, orange, and cilantro in a large serving bowl .Pour lime juice over all. Sprinkle with a pinch of cayenne and paprika. Season generously with salt.

Step 2

Let sit a half an hour before serving.