Jicama Salad With Cilantro and Chiles

Jicama is a round root vegetable with brown skin that has a crisp, slightly sweet taste. Adapted from Vegetarian Times magazine!

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup fresh lime juice
• 1⁄4 cup olive oil
• 2  teaspoons sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon  hot pepper sauce
• 4  oranges
• 1  large jicama, peeled and julienned (about 3 cups)
• 2  medium cucumbers, peeled, sliced into rounds (about 3 cups)
• 1  medium red onion, thinly sliced
• 1  cup cilantro leaf, coarsely chopped
• 1⁄2-1  fresh jalapeno chile, finely chopped (use half red and half green)

Directions

1. Whisk lime juice, oil, sugar, salt and hot pepper sauce together in a large bowl.
2. Trim peel and pith from oranges. Cut in half lengthwise, then slice into thin half moons.
3. Add orange slices and remaining ingredients to dressing. Toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover, and chill 1 hour or overnight. Serve on a bed of lettuce, garnished with additional orange slices.