JICAMA SLAW WITH PEANUTS

Jicama Slaw with Peanuts image

Peanuts add interest and crunch to a crisp coleslaw featuring jicama and tangerines. For a creamy dressing, I sometimes stir in two heaping tablespoons of mayonnaise or yogurt.-Donna Noel, Gray, Maine

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 medium jicama, julienned
1/3 cup orange juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 tangerines, peeled and sectioned
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1/2 cup salted peanuts

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Stir in tangerines and cilantro. Chill until serving. Just before serving, stir in peanuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 254mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges