Jicama Cucumber Salad Recipes

SUMMER CUCUMBER JICAMA SALAD

Steps:

• Peel cucumber, alternating rows so that thin green strips of peel are left. Slice cucumber into thin rounds.
• Stir cucumber, jicama, lemon zest, and lemon juice together in a bowl until salad is evenly mixed. Gently fold tomatoes into salad.

CRUNCHY JICAMA AND MANGO SALAD WITH CHILE AND LIME

Steps:

• Peel and cut the jicama into long thin strips. Slice the cucumbers in half, scoop out the seeds and then cut into strips similar in size to the jicama strips. Peel the mangoes, cut the cheeks off, then slice into wedges. Combine all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl with the chopped cilantro, powdered chile and lime juice. When ready to serve, season with a little salt and garnish with fresh cilantro sprigs.

CUCUMBER AND JICAMA SLAW

Steps:

• Cut English cucumber into 3-inch lengths, then thinly slice lengthwise, avoiding center. Cut slices into matchsticks. Peel jicama and thinly slice. Working with several slices at a time, stack and cut lengthwise into matchsticks. In a bowl, toss jicama, cucumber, honey, and fresh lime juice until combined. Season with salt and chili powder.

JICAMA CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the jicama, cucumber, onion and chilies. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients. Pour over jicama mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

JICAMA SALAD WITH CUCUMBER AND LIME

Steps:

• In a medium size bowl, mix all the ingredients together.
• Allow to stand at room temperature for 1 hour to allow the flavors to blend.

CUCUMBER, JICAMA, AND FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Toss the jicama and cucumber with the lime juice and salt in a nonreactive bowl and let it sit for at least 30 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare the fruit.
• When ready to serve, toss in the fruit and cayenne. Taste and adjust the seasoning, then garnish and serve.
• To use this salad as a sauce for grilled or broiled fish, chicken, or pork, similar to Xec (page 615), omit the jicama and add 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil.

CUCUMBER, JICAMA, AND MANGO SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the vinegar, water, agave nectar, lime juice, and salt in a small saucepan over medium heat and bring to a gentle boil. Cook until the liquid is clear and slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. This should yield 1/4 cup of liquid. Refrigerate the dressing for 15 minutes.
• Quarter the cucumber lengthwise, remove the seeds, and slice crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces. Combine the cucumber, jicama, mango, and the cooled vinegar mixture in a bowl and stir well, then stir in the chopped mint.
• rebecca's notes
• If you're feeling intimidated by chopping up a jicama or want to save time, many markets have precut jicama available in the refrigerated area of the produce section.
• storage
• Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 5 to 6 days.
• nutrition information
• (per serving)
• Calories: 60
• Total Fat: 0.2g (0g saturated, 0g monounsaturated)
• Carbohydrates: 14g
• Protein: 0g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sodium: 100mg

MANGO, JICAMA & CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Peel the mango, jicama, and cucumber. Cut them into bite-size pieces and place them in a large bowl.
• Combine the lime juice, zest, and honey in a blender. Run the blender at low speed and slowly drizzle in the canola oil until the dressing is slightly thickened, then add salt to taste.
• Pour the vinaigrette over the mango mixture and toss to coat.

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.