JICAMA SALAD WITH ORANGE AND CILANTRO

Jicama Salad with Orange and Cilantro image

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 small jicama (about 1/2 pound)
2 oranges
A pinch of paprika or spicy chile powder (ancho or guajillo)
Juice of 1 lime
Salt
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 to 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Steps:

Peel and cut in half lengthwise: 1 small jicama (about 1/2 pound).
Cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Cut the slices into 1/4 -inch-wide sticks.
Peel with a sharp knife down to the flesh, removing all the rind and membrane: 2 oranges.
Slice into 1/4 -inch-thick rounds and remove the seeds. Arrange the jicama and orange slices on a plate. Sprinkle with: A pinch of paprika or spicy chile powder (ancho or guajillo).
Make a dressing by whisking together: Juice of 1 lime, Salt, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil.
Pour over the jicama and oranges. Sprinkle with: 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro.
Add 1/4 cup sliced radishes. Taste and add more lime juice if needed.