Ensalada Pico de Gallo

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Ensalada Pico de Gallo
Western Mexican Fruit Salad

Although in much of Mexico Pico de Gallo refers to a raw table salsa of chopped tomatoes, onions and chile, in the western part of the country it is a fruit salad that combines jicama with other seasonal offerings, especially citrus. The jicama absorbs the flavor of the citrus juices while remaining crunchy, making this salad a fresh-tasting accompaniment to a Mexican brunch.

Ingredients:

4 large navel oranges, peeled, seeded, quartered and sliced
2 jicamas, peeled and cubed
2 cucumbers, peeled, seeded and cubed
2 cups seedless grapes (cubed mangos may be used when in season) juice of 1 lime
powdered arbol chile to taste

Preparation:

Mix all ingredients in a large bowl. Refrigerate until serving time. Serves 8.