Orange and Jicama Salsa

Here's a somewhat tweaked recipe, the original of which was found in the Taste of Home Summer Appetizers, 2009. Preparation time does not include time for the finished salsa to chill.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 16
• Yields: 4 cups

Ingredients

• 6  medium navel oranges, peeled, sectioned, diced small
• 1 1⁄2 cups jicama, peeled, diced small
• 1⁄4 cup sweet onion, diced small
• 1⁄4 cup red bell pepper, diced small
• 2  green onions, sliced thin
• 3  tablespoons fresh cilantro, minced
• 1  tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 2  teaspoons green chilies, drained, diced small (from a can)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1⁄8 teaspoon lemon pepper

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients, then cover & chill for at least 30 minutes.
2. Serve with large corn scoops or tortilla chips, & refrigerate leftovers.