Fresh peaches are ready for the picking at your local farmers’ market or co-op. Adding them to a crisp veggie salad balances the flavor with natural sweetness and adds a tender, juicy texture. This raw vegan salad features jicama, carrots, and cilantro with a light citrus vinaigrette.

Jicama Peach Salad

Serves 8

Ingredients:

• 1 jicama, peeled, cut into matchsticks
• 3 carrots, cut into matchsticks
• 1 large ripe but firm peach, halved, pitted, cut into matchsticks
• Juice of 1 large lime
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• Chopped fresh cilantro

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, combine jicama, carrots, and peach.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, mustard, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
4. Mound salad onto chilled salad plates and garnish with cilantro.

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