Crisp Plum Salad
Jícama, available in most supermarkets year-round, is a root vegetable with a sweet, crunchy texture, similar to a water chestnut.
Ingredients
Makes 4 servings / Prep: 25 min., Chill: 2 hrs.
- 1 teaspoon grated lime rind
- 6 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ¼ teaspoon ground red pepper
- 1 pound jícama peeled and chopped
- 4 green onions chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 6 plums chopped
Garnishes:
- plum slices
- fresh cilantro leaves
Instructions
- Whisk together first 6 ingredients in a large bowl; add chopped jícama, green onions, and cilantro; toss.
- Add plums, tossing gently to coat.
- Cover and chill 2 hours.
- Garnish, if desired.