Rose Cafe Jicama Salad

This popular salad is from the Rose Cafe, located near the beach in Venice California. I like to serve this with Mexican dishes such as chili, it provides a cool contrast to spicy food.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  jicama, peeled and cut into french-fry size strips (about 2 pounds)
• 2  red bell peppers, cut lengthwise into strips
• 2  green bell peppers, cut lengthwise into strips
• 1  jalapeno pepper, seeded and cut into narrow strips (optional)
• 1  large red onion, quartered lenthwise
• 1  bunch fresh cilantro leaves
•  Italian dressing, your favorite

Directions

1. Use only one quarter of the red onion; and cut it into strips lengthwise (save the rest for another use).
2. In a large bowl, mix the jicama strips, bell pepper strips, jalapeno strips (if using) and onion strips togethe; add the Italian dressing, to taste and mix; this can be done a few hours ahead.
3. Top with the fresh cilanto leaves just before serving.