Mexican Chopped Salad

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Registered: 04-01-2004
Mexican Chopped Salad
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Thu, 01-06-2005 - 4:02pm


MEXICAN CHOPPED SALAD WITH LIME DRESSING


Salad
2 1/2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
1 can (15.5 oz) black beans, rinsed and well drained
3/4 cup chopped seeded tomato
3/4 cup chopped peeled jicama
3/4 cup thinly sliced radishes
Half a ripe avocado, diced
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1/4 cup crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese


Lime Dressing
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tbsp finely chopped fresh cilantro (or more to taste)
1 garlic clove, peeled and minced
1 tsp chopped jalapeño pepper (use canned for less heat)


Toss all salad ingredients in a large bowl. In separate bowl, mix dressing ingredients. Pour dressing over mixture and toss again. Season with salt and pepper to taste.


Makes 4 servings.
SELF Magazine
July 2003

              

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Registered: 07-06-2003
Mon, 01-24-2005 - 4:56am

I'm thinking of trying this - but what is jicama...?

Silve

iVillage Member
Registered: 04-01-2004
Mon, 01-24-2005 - 7:07am

Not sure you'll be able to find these in Norway.

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