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The Produce Corner Recipes
Jicama, Avocado and Sweet Pepper Salad

A delectable, crunchy salad featuring sweet, nut-like Jicama (Hick-ah-Muh), ripe avocado and sweet red and yellow bell peppers tossed with a delicious dressing.

Ingredients

  • 1 Jicama, peeled then julienned
  • 1 yellow pepper, cut into match sticks
  • 1 red pepper, cut into match sticks
  • 2 ripe avocados, cut into 1/2" slices
  • 1 lemon (squeeze the juice over the avocado)
  • Leaves of budding lettuce, such as Romaine, Leaf, Mesclun or Watercress


Dressing

  • 3 Tbs. olive oil
  • 2 Tbs. fresh lime juice
  • 2 Tbs. fresh orange juice
  • 1 Tbs. fresh cilantro
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper
  • 1/4 tsp. freshly ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp. grated orange peel


In a mixing bowl combine all dressing ingredients.

In a separate mixing bowl, combine Jicama and sweet peppers with 3 tablespoons of dressing, toss and refrigerate along with the bowl of mixed dressing ingredients. Chill up to 4 hours.

When ready to serve, have bedding lettuce on a salad plate, put julienned Jicama and sweet bell pepper on the lettuce and top with the chunks of avocado. Drizzle remaining dressing over salad.

Exceptionally crunchy and delicious. Serves 8.

Enjoy!




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