Jicama Confetti Salad Recipes

SWEET AND CRUNCHY JICAMA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, parsley, honey and salt. Add the jicama, carrots, apple and sesame seeds. Toss well to coat everything in the dressing. Let the salad sit for 30 minutes at room temperature to allow the flavors to combine and the vegetables to soften slightly.

JICAMA SALAD WITH LIME VINAIGRETTE AND MINT CREAM

Steps:

• Using a knife or peeler, peel jicama. Cut off rounded edges to shape jicama into a solid square or rectangle. Slice 1/4 inch thick, then cut slices into 2-inch squares. Set aside in a bowl.
• Peel oranges with a knife and cut into segments, removing as much white pith as possible. Add to jicama (reserving a few segments for garnish) and refrigerate. This can be done up to 4 hours ahead.
• Make the mint cream: In a blender, combine pepitas, mint, oil, honey and lime juice. Blend at high speed until smooth. While blending, slowly add 1/2 cup cold water and blend until emulsified. Blend in sour cream and salt. Strain to remove any solids.
• When ready to serve, add pepitas, sunflower seeds and mint leaves to bowl (reserving a few leaves for garnish) with jicama and oranges. Whisk together lime juice, oil, salt and honey, then pour over salad and toss gently. Taste for salt and other seasonings, adding more as needed.
• Spoon 2 or 3 tablespoons of mint cream on each plate or bowl and swirl to cover bottom. Gently spoon salad mixture on top. Garnish with reserved orange segments and mint leaves, plus watermelon or pomegranate seeds and molasses, if using. Serve immediately.

JICAMA SALAD

Steps:

• Pare the Jicama; cut lengthwise into 8 wedges; cut wedges crosswise into 1/8" slices.
• Cut cucumber lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
• Cut halves crosswise into 1/8"slices.
• Combine Jicama, Cucumber And Onion in a large bowl.
• Toss lightly.
• Mix lime juice, lime rind,garlic, salt, and chili in a small bowl.
• Gradually add oil continuously whisking until thoroughly blended.
• Pour dressing over Jicama mixture, toss lightly to evenly coat the salad.
• Refrigerate 1-2 hours , covered, to blend the flavors.
• Just before serving line a shallow salad bowl with the lettuce leaves and spoon salad on top.

CLEMENTINE JICAMA SALAD

Steps:

• Mince and mash garlic to a paste with 1/2 teaspoon salt, then whisk together with lime juice, oil, sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl.
• Just before serving, add clementines, jicama, onion, and cilantro and gently toss. Season with salt. Sprinkle with cheese and pumpkin seeds.

JICAMA CONFETTI SALAD

Steps:

• Combine jicama, red onions, carrots, red bell pepper, celery, and green onion in a large bowl. Sprinkle white sugar over the vegetables, stir well, and refrigerate for 20 to 30 minutes.
• Combine rice wine vinegar, oil, fish sauce, honey, lime juice, and Sriracha in a jar with a lid. Close the lid and shake vigorously. Season vinaigrette with salt and pepper.
• Remove salad ingredients from the refrigerator, sprinkle with minced almond slices and cilantro, and toss with the vinaigrette. Garnish with cilantro leaves and serve.

CONFETTI JICAMA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the jicama, cucumber, peppers and onions. , In a small bowl, whisk the cilantro, jalapeno, lime juice, juice concentrate, oil, garlic and seasonings. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Stir before serving.

ROASTED CORN, JICAMA AND MANGO SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Put the ears of corn on a baking sheet and place in the oven for 45 minutes. Remove and let cool. When the corn has cooled, shuck it and stand it on end. Using a sharp knife, run the blade down the cob to cut the kernels off. Rotate the cob and repeat until all the kernels have been cut off.
• Combine the jicama, mango, red onion and cilantro in a large mixing bowl. Add the cooled corn, and toss with the vinaigrette. Chill until ready to serve.
• In a large bowl combine the lime juice, orange juice, orange zest, sugar and hot sauce. Whisk together and slowly add the olive oil, whisking as you go. Add salt and pepper, to taste, and cilantro and whisk until combined.

JICAMA-CITRUS SALAD

Steps:

• Working over a large bowl, carefully carve out sections of grapefruit and orange from membranes using a paring knife, letting sections fall into bowl and reserving membranes. Transfer juices to a small non-reactive bowl; squeeze membranes into bowl. Discard membranes.
• Add lime juice, cilantro, red pepper flakes, and salt to the small bowl with the juices; stir to combine. Add jicama, apple, and cucumber to the large bowl with the fruit. Pour juice mixture over fruit mixture. Gently toss to coat. Let salad stand for 10 minutes before serving.

LATIN CONFETTI SALAD

Steps:

• To Make Salad:
• Combine first 8 ingredients in large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Mound salad on platter. Garnish with onion rings and avocado slices. Serve, passing sauce separately.
• To Make Yogurt Sauce:
• Blend all ingredients in processor using on/off turns just until cucumber is finely chopped. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to small bowl. (Can be prepared 1 hour ahead. Cover and chill.) Makes 3 cups.

MANGO, JICAMA, AND CORN SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the corn in a pot of boiling water for 2 minutes.
• Remove from water and let cool.
• Harvest about 4 cups of corn kernels from the ears.
• Place in a medium bowl.
• Add remaining ingredients and toss just to combine.
• Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Cover and chill 2 hours before serving.

JICAMA AND BLACK BEAN SALAD

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.