Recipe: Fiesta Slaw (with lime juice, chipotles, bell peppers, and jicama)

FIESTA SLAW

5 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
3 Tbsp. reduced-fat mayonnaise
5 cloves garlic, finely minced
2 tsp. minced canned chipotle chilies (or to taste)
1 Tbsp. honey
1 large red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 large green bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 large yellow bell pepper, cut into thin strips
12 oz. jicama, peeled, cut into thin strips
1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro leaves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Puree first 5 ingredients in a blender or food processor until dressing is smooth.

Place peppers, jicama and cilantro in a large bowl. Add dressing and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate until the vegetables soften a little but remain crunchy. (About 4 hours.)

Serve at room temperature.

Makes 10 servings

Per serving: 49 calories, 2 g. total fat (less than 1 g. saturated fat), 8 g. carbohydrate, less than 1 g. protein, 2 g. dietary

Source: the American Institute for Cancer Research