Name: Jicama Salad with Lime Juice and Fresh Mint
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 1 medium jicama (1 1/2-2 pounds), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil; 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 3/4 teaspoon chipotle chile powder (or 1 1/2 teaspoons ancho chile powder); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 25 fresh mint leaves, cut into thin strips; 2 tablespoons queso añejo (or feta or goat cheese)

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Jicama Salad with Lime Juice and Fresh MintYunhee Kim

Fiber-rich jicama is crunchy and refreshing; its texture is similar to an apple's. Sub chef Shaw's salad for classic Waldorf at your next picnic. No mayo means less fat, while chile powder and cheese add major flavor.

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