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Take Back the Kitchen...with Mango, Avocado Jicama Salad

Are you afraid to admit that you don't know what jicama is (pronounced "hikama")? Well, fear not because you are not alone. It is a refreshing and crunchy root vegetable that is a wonderful addition to salads. Enjoy this summery recipe that will certainly be a pleaser at your next BBQ or for just a simple dinner at home.

Mango, Avocado Jicama salad:

1/2 large jicama, peeled and cut into 1/4" cubes (pronounced "hi-ca-MA" and can be bought at Whole Foods or most Asian or Latin food stores)
1 avocado, peeled and cubed into 1/4" cubes
1 large mango, peeled and cut into 1/4" cubes
1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
1 to 1 1/2 TBS lemon juice
1 TBS finely chopped jalapeno pepper (optional-more or less than I used)
olive oil to taste
salt to taste

Combine all ingredients and stir together very gently so that the avocado does not get mushy. Enjoy alone or as a side dish for fish or anything from quesadillas to an omelette.

For more from Alma Schneider, visit her at Take Back the Kitchen.

Posted in: Take Back the Kitchen on 08/17/2010