Avocado Jicama Salad
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 jicama (1 to 1-1/4 pounds), cut into thin strips
- 1 yellow sweet pepper, cut into thin strips
- 2 ripe avocados, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 bunch fresh watercress
- 1/4 teaspoon grated orange peel
Directions
1. For the dressing, combine oil, lime juice, orange juice, cilantro, salt, pepper, and ginger in small bowl.
2. Combine jicama and bell pepper in bowl; toss with 3 tablespoons of the dressing.
3. Just before serving, toss avocado with remaining dressing in bowl. Arrange watercress around edge of large platter; spoon on jicama mixture. Top with avocado. Makes 4 servings.
Make Ahead Tip
- Prepare both dressing and jicama mixture. Cover and refrigerate up to 4 hours.
Nutrition Facts
- Servings Per Recipe 4
- cal.(kcal)155,
- Fat, total(g)13,
- sat. fat(g)2,
- carb.(g)10,
- pro.(g)2,
- sodium(mg)293,
- Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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