Crispy Jicama Salad with Creamy Cilantro Dressing

(Originally posted by Blest)

Crispy Jicama Salad with Creamy Cilantro Dressing

 

½ cup nonfat or low-fat plain yogurt

¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

3 Tbsps fresh lime juice

2 Tbsps extra-virgin olive oil

¼ tsp salt

1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper

1 (10oz) head red leaf lettuce, chopped (6 cups)

1 (1 pound) jicama, peeled and cut into matchsticks

1 medium cucumber, seeded and thinly sliced

 

In a small bowl, combine yogurt, cilantro, lime juice, oil, salt, and pepper.  Place lettuce in a large bowl and toss with ¼ cup of the dressing; divide among 4 salad plates. Add jicama and cucumber to the same large bowl and toss with remaining dressing. Spoon jicama and cucumber mixture on top of lettuce and serve.

 

Makes 4 (2 ½ cup) servings

 

Per serving: 130 calories, 7g fat, 4g protein, 13g carbs, 190mg sodium

 

A Phase 1 recipe from The South Beach Taste of Summer Cookbook