1 red or sweet onion, finely chopped
1 C. cold water
¾ tsp. salt
¼ C. extra-virgin olive oil
2½ tsp. fresh lime juice
1 tsp. sugar
¼ tsp. freshly ground pepper
1½ lbs. jicama, peeled, cut into matchsticks
1/3 C. finely chopped cilantro or parsley

Steps: Soak onion in water with ½ tsp. of the salt, 15 minutes. Drain. Rinse under cold water. Pat dry. Whisk together oil, lime juice, sugar, remaining ¼ tsp. of the salt and pepper in a large bowl until sugar dissolves. Add onion, jicama and cilantro. Toss well. Nutrition information per serving: 97 calories, 62 percent of calories from fat, 7g fat, 1 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 9 g carbohydrates, 1 g protein, 222 mg sodium, 4 g fiber