Jicama Salsa

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Check out this very unusual and delicious salsa! Jicama is a legume, is grown for the large tuberous roots which can be eaten raw or cooked and are used as a source of starch.

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Jicama Salsa

2 cups peeled and chopped jicama
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh
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

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.