South-of-the-Border Citrus Salad

Lunch

Orange, grapefruit and jicama add color and texture to this out-of-the-ordinary fruit salad. Sometimes I'll toss in slices of mango and cucumber for extra fun.

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TOTAL TIME: Prep Time: 20 min. + chilling
YIELD: 6 servings.

Ingredients

3 medium pink grapefruit
3 medium oranges
1 cup julienned peeled jicama
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

1. Cut a thin slice from the top and bottom of each grapefruit and orange; stand fruit upright on a cutting board. With a knife, cut peel and outer membrane from fruit. Cut fruit crosswise into slices; place in a large bowl.
2. Add remaining ingredients; toss to combine. Transfer to a platter; refrigerate, covered, until serving.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 70 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 2mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 3g fiber), 1g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges:
1 fruit.