Corn Jicama And Pineapple Salsa Recipes

GRILLED PINEAPPLE-JICAMA SALSA

Grilled Pineapple-Jicama Salsa image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Time 20m

Yield about 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/2 small pineapple, peeled, cored and sliced into 1/2-inch-thick rings
1 red bell pepper
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/2 small jicama, peeled and finely diced
1 small red onion, finely chopped
2 red chile peppers (such as Thai bird or Fresno), stemmed and finely diced
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

Preheat a grill to high. Brush the pineapple and bell pepper with canola oil; grill, turning, until the pineapple is golden brown on both sides and the pepper is slightly charred, about 6 minutes.
Let the bell pepper cool, then peel, seed and dice. Dice the pineapple and place in a bowl. Add the bell pepper, jicama, red onion, chiles, vinegar, olive oil and basil; season with salt and pepper and toss.

JICAMA CORN SALAD

Jicama Corn Salad image

Beautiful to look at, great blend of flavors and colors, plus it is super simple to make! Terrific as a side with Mexican cuisine!

Provided by CLUKACEVIC

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Corn Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

4 cups frozen corn kernels, thawed
2 pounds jicama, peeled and diced
4 medium mangos - peeled, seeded, and diced
1 cup chopped red onion
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
½ cup lime juice
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

In a large serving bowl, combine the corn kernels, jicama, mango, red onion and cilantro. Pour the lime juice over, and season with salt and pepper. Toss until well blended.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.5 calories, Carbohydrate 48 g, Fat 1.1 g, Fiber 9.9 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 84.2 mg, Sugar 21.3 g

JICAMA AND BLACK BEAN SALAD

Jicama and Black Bean Salad image

There are so many colorful items in this black bean salad, there is no need for a garnish. The jicama adds a surprising crunch. -Jeanette Marks, Ashland, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

3 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
1 cup chopped peeled jicama
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped tomato
3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
DRESSING:
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lime juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Minced fresh cilantro, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients until blended. Pour over bean mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour. Stir before serving. If desired, sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 454mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges