Ingredients

8 ounces crab meat, picked over for stray bits of shell 

1/3 small jicama, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch pieces (a heaping 1/2 cup) 

3 scallions, trimmed and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch pieces 

1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves 

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 

Coarse salt 

Preparation

In a medium bowl, mix together crab meat, jicama, scallions, cilantro, and lime juice; season with about 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.