"Pico de gallo has Spanish origins, meaning a relish made of chopped ingredients like jicama, oranges, onions, peppers and cucumbers. Enjoy this tasty take!..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
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3 tablespoons vegetable oil
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2 tablespoons lime juice
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1 teaspoon sugar
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
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2 oranges, peeled, sliced crosswise
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1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
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1 small red and/or yellow bell pepper, cut into thin strips
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1/2 medium jicama, peeled, julienned (matchstick-cut) 3x1/4x1/4 inch (about 2 cups)
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1/8 teaspoon chili powder, if desired
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Fresh cilantro sprigs, if desired