SALADS: JICAMA SLAW(click here to print)

JICAMA SLAW
1 10 ounce pkg. julienned carrots(5 medium carrots, peeled and cut in matchstick pieces
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into matchstick pieces
1 medium yellow bell pepper, cut into matchstick pieces
1 medium orange bell pepper, cut into matchstick pieces...
1 medium green bell pepper, cut into matchstick pieces
1 cup julienned Jicama(about one medium, peeled and cut in matchstick pieces)
1 medium onion, peeled and thinly sliced.
1 cup dry roasted peanuts, chopped
DRESSING:
Juice of one orange
Juice of one lime
2 tbs. canola or olive oil
1 tb. sesame seeds

In serving bowl combine all vegetables and stir to combine. In a small bowl combine the dressing ingredients. Add the dressing to the veggies and toss to coat. Before serving sprinkle with peanuts. 8 servings; 12 carbs

Tip:  the easiest way to cut veggies into matchstick or julienned pieces is by using a mandolin

Recipe submitted by Edith Weil