Thursday, November 29, 2012

Radish and Jicama Salad

Ingredients:
  • 3/4 lb. radishes, thinly sliced (about 4 cups)
  • 1 lb. jicama, julienned (about 4 cups)
  • 1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced
  • 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
Makes 10 (3/4-cup) Servings
  1. Combine radishes, jicama and scallions in a large serving bowl.
  2. Whisk oil, lime and lemon juices, and salt together in a small bowl. Pour dressing over vegetables and toss. Add cilantro and toss again. Serve at room temperature.
WW POINTS VALUE: 2 pts
Note: This recipe appears in the South Beach Diet Parties Holidays Cookbook. This is a nice, cool and refreshing salad that is perfect for a hot day or you don't feel like cooking and all you want is a salad. This salad is crunchy from the jicama and radishes and packs quite a bit of flavor from the lemon and lime juices, olive oil and scallions. Plus, it's a great way to get your kids to eat a colrful salad that is crunchy. 

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