½poundjicamapeeled and diced? (two 8-ounce cans of water chestnuts rinsed and diced may be substituted for jicama)
1sweet red pepperremove seeds and dice
5whole green onionscleaned and chopped
2fresh tomatoesdiced
2teaspoonsminced garlicrefrigerated or fresh
½or whole bunch fresh cilantrofinely chopped
Dressing:
½cuplemon juicefresh or bottled
1/4cuplime juicefresh or bottled
1/2cupsugar or Splendau20281 teaspoon salt
3tablespoonsolive oil
Instructions
Preparation
1 Combine vegetables, garlic and cilantro in 2-quart covered bowl.2 Measure dressing ingredients into a pint jar. Cover jar tightly, shake until sugar is dissolved. Pour dressing over vegetables and stir thoroughly.3 Marinate in refrigerator overnight or at least 2 hours to blend flavors.4 4. Use a slotted spoon to move vegetables to serving bowl to reduce amount of dressing. Serve, with slotted spoon, as a condiment with chips, tacos, fajitas or as a salad.5 Salsa may be refrigerated up to