Rose Cafe Jicama Salad

Submitted by lynnski LA

"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: 25mins
• Ingredients: 7
• 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.