Easiest Way to Prepare Perfect Jicama Salad

Jicama Salad. 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. I first encountered jicama (pronounced HICK-ah-mah) years ago in cafeteria salad bars, and on its own (how they typically serve it in those places), jicama can be a little boring.

While jicama softens, work on the rest of your meal. Arrange romaine on a serving plate. Combine the jicama, carrots, cabbage and onion, cucumber, red pepper and cilantro in large bowl and toss. You can cook Jicama Salad using 10 ingredients and 3 steps. Here is how you cook it.

Ingredients of Jicama Salad

1. Prepare 1 large of Jicama, peeled and diced.
2. You need 1 each of Sweet red bell pepper.
3. Prepare 1/2 each of Red onion, sliced thin.
4. Prepare 1 can of Mandarin oranges, drained.
5. It's 1/2 cup of Fresh cilantro, chopped.
6. Prepare of dressing.
7. Prepare 2 each of Limes or lemons, juiced.
8. You need 2 tbsp of Olive oil.
9. You need 1/2 tsp of Each salt and pepper.
10. You need 1 pinch of Cheyenne pepper or red pepper flakes (optional).

Whether you absolutely love jicama or have no idea what it even tastes like, I'm confident you'll love this colorful Cole Slaw! Cut the lime in half and squeeze one lime half over the jicama; set the second half aside. Jicama is easily accessible in my part of the world and I am always looking for new and different ways to prepare it. This recipe is from The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes.

Jicama Salad step by step

1. Mix the dressing first so you can toss the jicama in it after chopping (this will prevent the jicama from oxidizing ...turning brown like an apple does when cut)..
2. Chop all veggies and mix well in dressing..
3. Refrigerate for a few hours before serving for best flavor. Allowing the citrus marinade to infuse into the salad..

Makes a nice addition to a cookout. Please note: The cook time is the recommended chilling time. Cut jicama, mango and red pepper into matchsticks; place in a large bowl. Jicama Salad with Mango, Cucumber, Avocado, Lime and Aleppo Chile Flakes - a delicious healthy side dish that pairs well with grilled chicken and fish. Perfect for alfresco dining, outdoor gatherings, barbecues and potlucks!

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