Zucchini and Jicama Salad recipe

Posted by Luis F. Escalante on August 12 in Low-carb Recipes

Atkins has published a great recipe for a Zucchini and Jicama Salad. Jicama is a baseball-size root vegetable similar in texture to a radish, but with a slightly sweet flavor. Low in carbs, jicama adds crunch and volume to salads and salsas.

Ingredients:

• 1 small red onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 jalapeÒo, seeded and minced
• 2 large zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
• 1 small yellow bell pepper, finely diced
• 1 jicama, peeled and finely diced

Directions:

In a large bowl, combine red onion, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, salt and jalapeÒo. Add zucchini, bell pepper and jicama; toss well. Serve chilled or at room temperature. Can be made ahead. Store in an airtight container and refrigerate up to 24 hours.

Be sure to top your salad with one of the Atkins Quick Quisine Sweet Dressings, which are now available in Creamy Ranch, Country French, "Sweet As Honey" Mustard and Lemon Poppyseed.