JICAMA ROMAINE SALAD

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Stephanie Homme and her family in Baton Rouge, Louisiana are real fans of jicama. "It's a Mexican root vegetable that's like a cross between a turnip and sweet potato," she explains. "It's juicy, sweet and adds crunch and heat to this wonderful salad with feisty Mexican flair."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

4 cups torn romaine
4 cups julienned peeled jicama
2 medium tomatoes, cut into thin wedges
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
DRESSING:
1/4 cup chopped green chilies
2 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise
1 tablespoon fat-free milk
1 tablespoon sour cream
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Steps:

Combine first four ingredients. In a small bowl, mix dressing ingredients; toss gently with salad. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 114mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges