PICO DE GALLO SALAD

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Pico de gallo has Spanish origins, meaning a relish made of chopped ingredients like jicama, oranges, onions, peppers and cucumbers. Enjoy this tasty take!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
2 oranges, peeled, sliced crosswise
1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
1 small red and/or yellow bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1/2 medium jicama, peeled, julienned (matchstick-cut) 3x1/4x1/4 inch (about 2 cups)
1/8 teaspoon chili powder, if desired
Fresh cilantro sprigs, if desired

Steps:

In blender, place all dressing ingredients. Cover; blend until smooth.
On serving platter, alternate slices of orange and cucumber around edge. Mound bell pepper and jicama in center. Drizzle with dressing. Sprinkle with chili powder and/or cilantro sprigs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 105 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g