Jicama Pomegranate Salad Recipes

JICAMA AND POMEGRANATE SLAW

Steps:

• Place the jicama, pomegranate seeds, onion, cilantro, and mint in a large salad bowl.
• In a small bowl make the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, lime juice, pomegranate molasses, and salt.
• Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until the jicama is well coated. Chill for 20 minutes before serving.

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.

ARUGULA, AVOCADO, PAPAYA AND JICAMA SALAD WITH POMEGRANATE DRESSING AND TORTILLA CHIP CROUTONS

Steps:

• Whisk together the pomegranate molasses, lime juice, honey and lime zest in a small bowl and season with salt and pepper; slowly whisk in the oil until emulsified.
• Combine the arugula, avocados, papaya, jicama and some salt and pepper in a large bowl and toss to combine. Add the tortilla chips, and then pour some of the dressing around the sides of the bowl. Toss to combine, taste and add more dressing the same way if desired.

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.

PEAR-AND-JICAMA SALAD

Steps:

• Cut peel and pith from lime. Slice lime along membranes to release segments, and reserve segments.
• Whisk lime juice and oil in a medium bowl, and season with salt and pepper. Add pear, jicama, and cilantro, and toss to combine. Fold in reserved lime segments, and season with more salt if desired. Serve immediately.

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.

MANGO AND JICAMA SALAD

Steps:

• For dressing, whisk together first 6 ingredients., Cut jicama, mango and red pepper into matchsticks; place in a large bowl. Toss with lime juice. Add herbs and dressing; toss to combine. Refrigerate, covered, until serving.

JICAMA -POMEGRANATE SALAD

Steps:

• In a serving bowl, add grated, peeled Jicama, mint leafs, and lime juice; mix well;.
• Add pomegranate seedsand toss to incorporate.
• Serve chilled.

JICAMA-MELON SALAD WITH POMEGRANATE DRESSING

Steps:

• In a non-reactive bowl, combine jicama with fruit.
• Toss with lime juice, cilantro and salt. Refrigerate about 1 hour, to allow flavors to meld.
• Toss with chili powder before serving.
• Pomegranate Dressing:.
• Combine all ingredients in a large non-reactive bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 to 3 days.
• While the salad is chilling. make the pomegranate dressing.
• Combine the pomegranate seeds, sour cream, sugar, and apple juice in a blender and puree.
• Note: time does not include refrigerating fruit prior to serving. Makes 1 and 1/2 cups.

JICAMA PEAR POMEGRANATE SALAD RECIPE - (4.7/5)

Steps:

• Put pomegranate molasses, lime zest and juice, ginger, olive oil, and salt in a small Mason jar. Cover and shake well. In a small bowl, gently toss together jicama sticks, pear sticks, and arils. Place spinach on plates and top with jicama and fruit mixture. Dress as desired.

SOUTHWEST SALAD WITH JICAMA

Steps:

• Mix black beans, corn salsa, pomegranate seeds, avocado, and jicama together in a bowl.

GREEN BEAN, JICAMA, AND POMEGRANATE SALAD

Steps:

• 1. In a small bowl whisk together the lime juice, vinegar, salt, and olive oil. 2. In a saucepan of boiling salted water cook the green beans, uncovered, until crisp-tender and still bright green, about 4 minutes. Drain under cold running water to stop the cooking. Blot moisture with paper towels and put in a large bowl. Add the jicama, cabbage, and parsley. Toss to combine. 3. Add the dressing, and toss to coat the salad with the dressing. Add the pepper and toss gently. Divide the salad among 4 serving plates. Scatter pomegranate seeds equally over the salads. From "1,000 Mexican Recipes." Copyright 2001 by Marge Poore. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.