GLUTEN-FREE SPICY JICAMA AND ORANGE SALAD

Gluten-Free Spicy Jicama and Orange Salad image

Jicama is a crunchy root vegetable with a sweet, nutty flavor that's popular in Mexican cuisine. Its pretty ivory color does not become discolored, which makes it a natural to use in salads like this one.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons plain low-fat yogurt
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon agave nectar
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon chili garlic paste
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground coriander
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 lb jicama, peeled, cut into 3x1/4-inch julienne strips
1/2 English (seedless) cucumber, cut into 3x1/4-inch julienne strips (about 1 cup)
4 oranges, peeled, sectioned
1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped (1/2 cup)

Steps:

In large bowl, beat Dressing ingredients with whisk.
Add jicama, cucumber and oranges; toss to coat. Let stand at room temperature about 30 minutes to blend flavors.
Top with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 75 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g