REFRESHING.....
JICAMA, JALAPENO, CILANTRO SALAD

...jicama is a high fiber, low calorie food from the bean family; it is often referred to as the Mexican or Chinese potato.

INGREDIENTS:
1 fresh, whole Jicama (peeled & cut into ½ inch cubes)
1-2 fresh jalapenos, seeded & diced
1 cup fresh cilantro (washed & destemmed)
1 cup dried cranberries
4 fresh, green onions (diced)
1 whole lime
½ cup canola oil

DIRECTIONS:
•In large bowl or Tupperware, combine cut jicama cubes with diced jalapenos, cilantro, diced green onions, and cranberries (can substitute chopped red pepper, if preferred).
•Toss ingredients together, and then squeeze juice from one lime over mixture.
•Drizzle oil over mixture, and add salt and pepper to taste.
•Chill and enjoy as a side dish along with other salads or a meal.