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Lime-Cilantro Dressing

A great side dish for a Mexican dinner, this crunchy salad with jicama, arugula and Romaine lettuce has a delicious lime-cilantro dressing.

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup or a bit less vegetable oil, olive oil or a mix of the two
  • 1/3 cup lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
  • scant 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 jalapeno, stemmed and chopped optional
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  • 1 medium jicama, peeled and cut into sticks about 2 inches long and 1/4" wide
  • 2 cups arugula or watercress, large stems removed
  • 2 cups Romaine lettuce, cut into 1/4" slices crosswise

Instructions

  • Put oil, lime juice, lime zest, cilantro, salt and jalapeno in a food processor or blender and blend. Pour into a jar and set aside.
  • Toss the salad ingredients together then dress with about 1/4 cup of the dressing.