Jicama Salad
Prep time: 20 minutes
Makes: ~ 4 cups
Ingredients:
- 1 large jicama
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup cilantro
- 1/4 cup lime juice (from ~2 limes)
- 1/4 teaspoon of paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Cayenne to taste
Optional mix-ins:
- 1/2 cucumber, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 mango, diced
Directions:
- Peel off the outer skin of the jicama and discard.
- Cut the jicama into thin strips, or shred with grater.
- Chop or tear the cilantro into small pieces.
- Add all ingredients to a large bowl and stir to combine.
- For the best flavor, let sit for 30 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes:
Jicama (pronounce Hee-kuh-muh) is a vegetable that is often grown in Mexico and Central America. It is brown on the outside but when you peel it, it has white flesh that looks like a raw potato. It is crispy and slightly sweet and you can enjoy it raw.