Jicama Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing

Description
Contributed by Healthy Recipes For Diabetic Friends Y-Group
 * Source: 1,001 Delicious Recipes for People with Diabetes
 * Yield: 6 servings and about ¼ cup of dressing

Ingredients

 * ½ large jícama, peeled (about 12oz)
 * 1½ medium zucchini, sliced
 * 1 small orange, peeled, cut into segments
 * 2 – 3 thin slices red onion
 * Cilantro Lime Dressing (recipe to follow)
 * salt and pepper, to taste
 * lettuce leaves

Cilantro Lime Dressing

 * 2 tbsp lime juice
 * 1 tbsp orange juice
 * 1 – 2 tbsp olive, or vegetable oil
 * 2 tbsp finely chopped cilantro
 * 2 tsp sugar or Splenda sweetener

Directions

 * 1) Cut jícama into sticks about 1½ x ½ inches.
 * 2) Combine jícama, zucchini, orange, and onion in bowl.
 * 3) Pour Cilantro Lime Dressing over and toss; season to taste with salt and pepper.

Cilantro Lime Dressing

 * 1) Mix all ingredients; refrigerate until serving time.
 * 2) Mix again before using.

Nutritional information
Per serving (⅙ of recipe):
 * 77 Calories | 2.4g Fat | 0mg Cholesterol | 1mg Sodium | 1.3g Protein | 13.5g Carbs (less if using Splenda in dressing)
 * Diabetic exchanges: 1 vegetable | ½ fruit | ½ fat