FENNEL-JICAMA SALAD

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This crunchy jicama salad contains no mayonnaise, making it a great dish to pass. Mint adds a refreshing flavor, but can be omitted if you don't have it on hand.-Stephanie Matthews, Tempe, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 12 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 medium jicama, cut into strips
1 fennel bulb, peeled and thinly sliced
1 large apple, thinly sliced
1 large pear, thinly sliced
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup dried cherries
1 teaspoon minced fresh mint

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the jicama, fennel, apple, pear and onion. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, sugar, lemon juice and salt. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with cherries and mint. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 112mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges