Southwest-Style Coleslaw

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1/3 cup fresh lime juice
• 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cups finely shredded green cabbage
• 2 cups finely shredded red cabbage
• 1/2 medium jícama, peeled and cut into thin strips
• 1/2 medium onion, chopped
• 1/2 medium-size green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Preparation

1. Whisk together first 4 ingredients in a large bowl. Add green and red shredded cabbage and remaining ingredients to bowl, and toss to coat. Cover and chill 4 hours.