Jicama Lime Salad Recipes

JICAMA MANGO SALAD WITH CILANTRO AND LIME

Steps:

• Toss jicama, red pepper, mango, and red onion together in a large bowl. Set aside.
• Stir cilantro, lime juice, honey, salt, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl.
• Pour the cilantro mixture over the jicama mixture and toss to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.

JICAMA-LIME SALAD

Steps:

• Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Stir 1/4 teaspoon salt into the water and return water to a rolling boil. Reduce heat to low, cover the saucepan, and cook until the moisture is absorbed completely, about 15 minutes. Remove pan from heat and let pan sit covered for 5 minutes more.
• Spread quinoa in a thin later on a platter and refrigerate to cool completely, at least 15 minutes.
• Mix jicama, coconut, pineapple, raisins, sweet onion, lime zest, lime juice, cilantro, and jalapeno pepper together in a large bowl; add cooled quinoa and toss. Season salad with salt and black pepper.
• Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until salad is completely chilled, about 30 minutes.

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.

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 LIME TROPICAL FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, honey, and cilantro.
• In a medium bowl stir together the jicama, star fruit, kiwi, and mango. Drizzle with honey-lime dressing. Serve immediately.

JICAMA SALAD WITH LIME JUICE AND FRESH MINT

Steps:

• Combine jicama and oil in a bowl and toss well. Add lime juice, chile powder, and salt. Toss to coat. Divide salad among 4 small bowls, then sprinkle each with 1/4 of the mint and cheese right before serving.

JíCAMA-MELON SALAD

Steps:

• In a nonreactive bowl, combine jícama and fruit. Toss with lime juice, cilantro, and salt. Refrigerate about 1 hour to allow flavors to meld. Toss with chili powder before serving.

JICAMA SALAD

Steps:

• Combine jicama, carrots, red onion, both peppers, tomato in a medium bowl. Whisk together the lime juice, vinegar, honey, olive oil and cayenne and season with salt and pepper to taste. Add the cilantro and let sit for 30 minutes.

JICAMA & ORANGE SALAD WITH LIME DRESSING

Steps:

• For the lime dressing, combine the sugar and dry mustard in a medium bowl.
• Add the oil, lime juice, honey water, and vinegar.
• Stir until well blended.
• Stir in cilantro.
• For salad, layer ingredients in order they are listed.
• Serve with the lime dressing.

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.