Jicama Salad With Cilantro And Chiles Recipes

JICAMA SALAD WITH CILANTRO AND CHILES

Steps:

• Whisk lime juice, oil, sugar, salt and hot pepper sauce together in a large bowl.
• Trim peel and pith from oranges. Cut in half lengthwise, then slice into thin half moons.
• Add orange slices and remaining ingredients to dressing. Toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover, and chill 1 hour or overnight. Serve on a bed of lettuce, garnished with additional orange slices.

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.

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 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 SALAD (MEXICO)

Steps:

• Peel, then slice the jicama in half length-wise and cut it into julienne "sticks" 2-inch by 1/8-inch.
• Split the zucchini in half and cut it into 2-inch by 1/8-inch julienne "sticks".
• Peel, halve and slice the carrot into 2-inch by 1/8-inch julienne "sticks".
• Cut the red onion into 1/8-inch half moons.
• Combine the vegetables into a salad bowl.
• In a small bowl combine the oil, vinegars, honey, salt , cayenne and cilantro.
• Add the dressing to the vegetables and toss to mix well.