Refreshing, light, and easy to prepare, this salad makes a perfect summer side dish. Cucumber or melon are a delicious alternative or addition to the red bell peppers.
Advertisement
        Jicama and red pepper haystacks
    
    
                
        
    Instructions
    
                - Peel jicama and cut into matchstick. (Hey, it kinda looks like hay!) Remove seeds and membranes from red bell peppers and cut into smaller matchsticks. Toss all ingredients together and adjust with salt to suit your taste. Serve right away or refrigerate salad until thoroughly chilled; toss again just before serving.
        
    Recipe Notes
    
                Nutrition Facts
        Jicama and red pepper haystacks
        
        
            Amount Per Serving        
        
            Calories 334
                        Calories from Fat 9
                    
        
        
            % Daily Value*
        
                
            Total Fat 1g
            2%
        
                                                
                Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
            
                                                        
            Sodium 7mg
            0%
        
                                    
                Total Carbohydrates 85g
                28%
            
                        
                Dietary Fiber 31g
                124%
            
                                                
            Protein 2g
            4%
        
                
            * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.         
    PER SERVING: 334 cal, 1g fat (0g mono, 1g poly, 0g sat), 0mg chol, 2g protein, 85g carb, 31g fiber, 7mg sodium