South-of-the-Border Citrus Salad

Name: South-of-the-Border Citrus Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 3 medium pink grapefruit; 3 medium oranges; 1 cup julienned peeled jicama; 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Orange, grapefruit and jicama add color and texture to this out-of-the-ordinary fruit salad. Sometimes I'll toss in slices of mango and cucumber for extra fun. —Mary Fuller, SeaTac, Washington

Ingredients

3 medium pink grapefruit
3 medium oranges
1 cup julienned peeled jicama
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

Cut a thin slice from the top and bottom of each grapefruit and orange; stand fruit upright on a cutting board. With a knife, cut off peel and outer membrane from fruit. Cut fruit crosswise into slices; place in a large bowl.
Add remaining ingredients; toss to combine. Transfer to a platter; refrigerate, covered, until serving.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 70 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 2mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 3g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fruit.

Originally published as South of the Border Citrus Salad in Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook 2011