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Taste of Home magazine.
Check out this very unusual and delicious salsa! Jicama is a
legume that is grown for the large tuberous roots which can be eaten raw or cooked
and are used as a source of starch.
Check out more delicious
Appetizer Recipes,
and
Salsa Recipes
for more
great cooking ideas.
Jicama Salsa Recipe
Recipe Type:
Appetizer,
Salsa,
Dips & Spreads,
Cucumbers,
Oranges
Yields: serves
many
Prep time: 20 min
Ingredients:
2 cups peeled and chopped jicama
1 tablespoon fresh
cilantro, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh-squeezed
lime juice
1/2 teaspoon chili powder or to taste
1/4 teaspoon coarse
salt
1 medium cucumber, peeled and chopped
1 medium orange, peeled and chopped
Preparation:
In a large bowl, combine
jicama, cilantro, lime juice, chili powder, salt, cucumber, and orange;
cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
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