Jicama And Carrot Slaw With Fresh Pineapple And Cilantro Recipes

JICAMA-CARROT SLAW

Steps:

• Combine 3 tablespoons each lime juice and finely chopped dates or currants and 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large bowl; let stand 10 minutes. Cut 1 medium carrot and 1 pound peeled jicama into matchsticks. Add the vegetables to the date mixture, season with salt and toss to coat. Stir in some torn mint.

JICAMA AND PINEAPPLE SALAD IN A CILANTRO VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Whisk together the serrano pepper, lime juice, rice vinegar, cilantro, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while continually whisking. Add the pineapple and jicama; toss to coat. Allow to sit 30 minutes to 1 hour.
• Place the spring mix in a large salad bowl; scatter the avocado over the lettuce; top with the marinated pineapple and jicama, drizzling the remaining vinaigrette over the salad. Serve NOW!

JICAMA AND CARROT SLAW

Steps:

• Whisk together pineapple juice, lime juice, and oil. Add salt, pepper, and coriander.
• Slice off rough outer skin from jicama and peel carrots. Using a sharp knife, cut jicama and carrots into matchsticks, about 3 inches long, and 1/8 inch thick, or shred vegetables in a food processor. Combine jicama and carrots in a large bowl and add dressing. Toss well and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

JICAMA AND PINEAPPLE SALAD WITH CILANTRO VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Whisk first 5 ingredients in small bowl to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Combine jicama, red bell pepper, pineapple and cilantro leaves in large bowl. Add dressing and toss to coat.

JICAMA, CARROT, AND PINEAPPLE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix the jicama, carrots, pineapple, and jalapeño. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, oil, and salt. Pour over the salad and toss to coat. Refrigerate at least an hour. Serve cold. NOTE: To prevent too much juice from accumulating in the salad, add the pineapple just before serving. From "1,000 Mexican Recipes." Copyright 2001 by Marge Poore. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

JICAMA, CARROT, AND GREEN APPLE SLAW

Steps:

• Place the cabbage, jicama, radish, apple, carrot, pear, and cilantro into a mixing bowl. Sprinkle with olive oil, orange juice, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Toss until evenly blended and serve.

JICAMA SLAW WITH PEANUTS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Stir in tangerines and cilantro. Chill until serving. Just before serving, stir in peanuts.