Jicama Orange Salad With Chipotle Vinaigrette Recipes

JICAMA-ORANGE SALAD

Steps:

• Peel and segment the oranges with a paring knife (see page 52). Squeeze the empty membranes over a large bowl to release the juices.
• Whisk the chili powder, salt and pepper to taste, the olive oil and lime juice into the orange juice. Toss in the orange segments and jicama. Before serving, add the scallions, cilantro and pomegranate seeds.

CHIPOTLE CHICKEN OR SHRIMP SKEWERS WITH JICAMA-ORANGE SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Combine the cumin, coriander, chipotle, lime juice, honey, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, and oil and whisk well. Pour over the chicken or shrimp, mix to coat well, and marinate for 30 minutes. Soak wooden skewers in water.
• 2. Preheat a grill to medium-high heat. Place the jicama in a medium bowl. Cut the peel from the oranges, then slice the orange segments into the bowl over the jicama. Tear the cilantro leaves and add to the jicama. Season with salt and toss to combine.
• 3. Remove the chicken or shrimp from the marinade and thread onto the soaked skewers, 2 pieces chicken per skewer or 3 shrimp. Grill 3 to 4 minutes per side. Place the jicama slaw on a plate and top with the skewers.

JICAMA SALAD WITH ORANGE AND CILANTRO

Steps:

• Peel and cut in half lengthwise: 1 small jicama (about 1/2 pound).
• Cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Cut the slices into 1/4 -inch-wide sticks.
• Peel with a sharp knife down to the flesh, removing all the rind and membrane: 2 oranges.
• Slice into 1/4 -inch-thick rounds and remove the seeds. Arrange the jicama and orange slices on a plate. Sprinkle with: A pinch of paprika or spicy chile powder (ancho or guajillo).
• Make a dressing by whisking together: Juice of 1 lime, Salt, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil.
• Pour over the jicama and oranges. Sprinkle with: 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro.
• Add 1/4 cup sliced radishes. Taste and add more lime juice if needed.

JICAMA AND ORANGE SALAD

Steps:

• Mix the dressing ingredients week, set aside.
• Place all the salad ingredients in a large bowl and toss.
• Pour enough dressing to coat, toss again and plate.
• Garnish each salad with a squeeze of lime and a sprinkling of chile powder, if desired,.

JICAMA, CARROT ORANGE-CHIPOTLE SLAW

Steps:

• Whisk the marmalade with orange juice, chipotle sauce, vinegar and oil. Cut the jicama into pieces to fit in the feeder of a food processor. Place shredder attachment blade in bowl and shred the jicama. Toss jicama and carrots with dressing and cilantro.

SOUTH AMERICAN-STYLE JíCAMA AND ORANGE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl whisk together the lime juice, the salt, the chili powder, and the cayenne and add the jícama, tossing it to coat it well with the dressing. Arrange the oranges decoratively around the edge of the platter and mound the jícama with a slotted spoon in the center. Drizzle the dressing remaining in the bowl over the oranges and sprinkle the scallions over the salad.

ORANGE AND JICAMA SALAD

Steps:

• Peel jicama; cut into 4-inch batons ( 1/2 inch thick). Let soak in an ice-water bath.
• Cut peel and pith from oranges; cut flesh into 1/4-inch-thick rounds; quarter rounds. Quarter lemon cucumbers lengthwise. Cut melon into 1/4-inch-thick rounds.
• Drain jicama; pat dry. Arrange all ingredients on a platter. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle with vinaigrette.