Christmas Eve Mexican Salad

Ingredients

 * 2 	 	oranges, Peel, Sections
 * 2 		bananas, Sliced
 * 1 	can 	Beets, Sliced, Drained
 * 1/2 		jicama, Peel, Sliced*
 * 1 	can 	pineapple Chunks, in juice
 * 2 	tbsp 	lemon juice
 * 2 	tbsp 	Sugar
 * 1/2 	tsp 	salt
 * 3 	cup 	lettuce, Shredded
 * 1 		lime, Wedged
 * 1/4 	cup 	peanuts Chopped
 * 1/3 	cup 	pomegranate seeds
 * 1 	tbsp 	anise seed
 * 1 	tbsp 	Sugar

Directions

 * 1) Substitute 8 ounces waterchestnuts for jicama if desired.
 * 2) Drain and slice.
 * 3) Use sliced radishes if pomegranate seeds not available.
 * 4) Drain and reserve liquid from beets and pineapple.
 * 5) Peel oranges and separate into sections.
 * 6) Place in bowl along with bananas, beets, pineapple and jicama.
 * 7) Mix reserved juices, lemon juice, 2 tablespoons Sugar and salt; pour over fruit.
 * 8) Let stand 10 minutes; drain.
 * 9) Arrange fruit on shredded lettuce.
 * 10) Garnish with lime wedges, peanuts and pomegranate seeds.
 * 11) Mix anise seed and 1 tablespoon Sugar; sprinkle over salad.
 * 12) Yield: about 8 servings.