Orange And Jicama Quinoa Salad 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.

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 CITRUS SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients; refrigerate until serving.

ORANGE AND JICAMA SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients. Refrigerate for 1 hour.

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.

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.

ORANGE JICAMA SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk together the orange and lime juices in a nonreactive bowl, and taste to make sure you like the mixture of the juices.
• If you feel it needs more lime, or more orange, adjust as necessary, and add salt and pepper to taste; set aside.
• Take your baby greens (or mesclun) and divide it among individual plates (recipe serves 6), and set aside.
• In a large bowl, gently toss the jicama, orange segments, and cilantro.
• Drizzle with the citrus juice mixture and toss gently to combine.
• Arrange the jicama mixture on top of the greens you have arranged on plates, and garnish your salad with red onion slices.
• Sprinkle very lightly with chili powder.
• ENJOY!

AVOCADO, ORANGE, AND JíCAMA SALAD

Steps:

• With a sharp knife cut peel and pith from oranges. Working over a bowl, cut sections free from membranes and squeeze enough juice from membranes to measure 1/4 cup. In a bowl whisk together orange juice, curry powder, salt, cumin, sugar, and vinegar. Add oil in a stream, whisking until emulsified. Peel jícama and halve lengthwise. Thinly slice jícama crosswise and add to vinaigrette, tossing to combine. Halve, pit, and peel avocados and thinly slice crosswise.
• Lift jícama from vinaigrette and arrange on 4 plates with orange sections and avocado. Pour remaining vinaigrette over and around salads.

AVOCADO, ORANGE AND JICAMA SALAD

Steps:

• Peel jicama and julienne by cutting into 1/4 inch thick slices, then stack and cut into 1/4 inch strips.
• Chop strips onto 2 inch sticks, place in a medium bowl.
• Remove peel and pith from oranges and cut into sections (hold over bowl or slice on a grooved board in order to retain juices).
• Add sections and juice into bowl with jicama.
• Squeeze remaining juice from orange membranes into separate small bowl, add jelly and blend.
• Pour jelly/juice over jicama and orange sections.
• Cut avocado into 1/2 inch dice, chop cilantro and red onion to your preferred size (not too big though).
• Toss with jicama and oranges and let stand 10 minutes or chill for 30 before serving.
• May be served over greens.

ORANGE AND JICAMA QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl combine quinoa, jicama, cilantro, red onion and oranges.
• In a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.