Jicama, Carrot, and Peanut Salad

• 1/4 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes, or to taste
• 1 1/2 cups julienne strips of jicama or firm pear
• 1 1/2 cups julienne strips of carrot
• 1/4 cup chopped salted roasted peanuts
• 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons thinly sliced scallion greens
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin

1. In a small heavy skillet dry-roast red pepper flakes over moderate heat, stirring, until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
2. Transfer pepper flakes to a bowl and toss together with remaining ingredients and salt to taste.

pepper, julienne strips of jicama, julienne strips of carrot, peanuts, lime juice, scallion greens, ground cumin

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/jicama-carrot-and-peanut-salad-10683 (may not work)