Jicama is crunchy and juicy like an apple, with light colored flesh and the texture of water chestnuts.

1/2 cup of balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon of dried cilantro
1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, coarsely ground
A dash of Tabasco
2 cups of jicama, shredded
1 carrot, shredded
1/4 cup of onion, chopped