Gingered Carrot Salad

Ingredients:
- 2 cups carrots, grated or shredded
- 1 cup grated jicama
- 1/4 cup finely minced scallion
- 1/2 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 5 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Asian sesame oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions:
- Place carrot, jicama, scallion and ginger in a bowl and mix well.
- Beat vegetable oil and vinegar together.
- Beat in sesame oil.
- Pour dressing over carrot mixture and season with salt and pepper.
- Allow to marinate several hours before serving.
- Serve plain or on a bed of lettuce.