Avocado-Jicama Salad

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Avocado-Jicama Salad

Recipe By : http://www.lhj.com
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Salads & Salad Dressings Ladies Home Journal

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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***DRESSING***
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/4 tablespoon grated orange peel
1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
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1 jicama -- cut into thin
-- strips
1 yellow pepper -- cut into thin
-- strips
2 ripe avacados -- cut into 1/2-inch
-- dice
1 bunch fresh watercress

1. Make dressing: Combine all ingredients in small bowl.

2. Combine jicama and pepper in bowl; toss with 3 tablespoons dressing. (Can
be made ahead. Cover and refrigerate both dressing and salad up to 4 hours.)

3. Just before serving, toss avocado with remaining dressing in bowl. Arrange
watercress around edge of large platter; spoon on jicama mixture. Top with av
ocado. Makes 8 servings.

The delectable crunch comes from jicama (pronounced h‚-cah-ma), a
mild-flavored
tuber with crisp, juicy texture. Look for it in the supermarket produce sectio
n.

Total prep time: 35 minutes Degree of difficulty: easy Low-calorie

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