SOUTH OF THE BORDER SALAD

Serves 6

This salad is a cool and crunchy contrast to Mexican food or any other spicy cuisine. It may be made in advance and keeps well.

       1 large carrot, peeled and cut into ¼-inch rounds

       1 medium jicama, peeled and diced (about 2 cups)

       1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced

       1 small sweet onion, thinly sliced (about ½ cup)

       2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro

       3 tablespoons Swanson’s Vegetable Broth

       2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar

       2 tablespoons lemon juice

       1 teaspoon stoneground mustard

       ¼ teaspoon salt

       ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Combine the carrot, jicama, bell pepper, onion, and cilantro in a salad bowl. In a small bowl, mix the remaining ingredients.

Pour over the vegetables and toss to mix.

Per serving: 32 calories; 1 gram protein; 7 grams carbohydrate; 0 grams fat; 264 mg sodium; 0 mg cholesterol