Best Cucumber And Jicama Slaw Recipes

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CUCUMBER AND JICAMA SLAW



Cucumber and Jicama Slaw image

A chili-spiced slaw of julienned cucumber and jicama pairs well with pork tacos, fajitas, or grilled shrimp.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 English cucumber
1 small jicama
1 1/2 teaspoons honey
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon chili powder, such as ancho or chipotle

Steps:

  • Cut English cucumber into 3-inch lengths, then thinly slice lengthwise, avoiding center. Cut slices into matchsticks. Peel jicama and thinly slice. Working with several slices at a time, stack and cut lengthwise into matchsticks. In a bowl, toss jicama, cucumber, honey, and fresh lime juice until combined. Season with salt and chili powder.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 51 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 1 g

JíCAMA, CUCUMBER, AND CHILE SLAW



Jícama, Cucumber, and Chile Slaw image

Categories     Salad     Side     No-Cook     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Low Sodium     Cucumber     Summer     Gourmet     Vegan     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 2 as a side dish

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 English cucumber
a 1/4-pound piece jícama
2 medium carrots
2 1/2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro sprigs
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon Asian chili paste, or to taste

Steps:

  • Seed cucumber and peel jícama. Cut cucumber, jícama, and carrots into 1 1/2-inch-long thin strips. Toss vegetables together with remaining ingredients and season with salt and pepper.

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