JICAMA CUCUMBER SALAD

Jicama Cucumber Salad image

Cool as a cuke and crunchy with jicama, this summery salad dressed with a splash of lime juice is a favorite with Debi Williams of Westminster, Colorado. "It's especially great as a side with all kinds of Mexican foods," she says.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 medium jicama, peeled and julienned
1 small cucumber, seeded and julienned
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the jicama, cucumber, onion and chilies. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients. Pour over jicama mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 96 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 376mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges