Best Jicama Salad With Watercress Romaine And Lime Cilantro Dressing Recipes

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HECK OF A JICAMA SALAD



Heck of a Jicama Salad image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium jicama root, peeled and sliced into thick matchsticks
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons sugar
2 limes, juiced
2 hearts romaine, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves, a handful of leaves, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, eyeball it in the palm of your hand
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, eyeball it
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place jicama in a bowl, sprinkle with salt and sugar, and add the juice of 1 lime. Let jicama stand 15 minutes. While jicama softens, work on the rest of your meal.
  • Arrange romaine on a serving plate. Top romaine with jicama. Juice 1 lime into a small bowl, add cilantro and cumin. Whisk in extra-virgin olive oil in a slow stream. Pour dressing over salad and season with salt and pepper.

JICAMA ROMAINE SALAD



Jicama Romaine Salad image

Stephanie Homme and her family in Baton Rouge, Louisiana are real fans of jicama. "It's a Mexican root vegetable that's like a cross between a turnip and sweet potato," she explains. "It's juicy, sweet and adds crunch and heat to this wonderful salad with feisty Mexican flair."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 cups torn romaine
4 cups julienned peeled jicama
2 medium tomatoes, cut into thin wedges
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
DRESSING:
1/4 cup chopped green chilies
2 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise
1 tablespoon fat-free milk
1 tablespoon sour cream
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • Combine first four ingredients. In a small bowl, mix dressing ingredients; toss gently with salad. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 114mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CLEMENTINE JICAMA SALAD



Clementine Jicama Salad image

Provided by Lillian Chou

Categories     Salad     Cheese     Citrus     No-Cook     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Potluck     Seed     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 (first course) servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 teaspoon chopped garlic
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
6 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon sugar
8 clementines (1 3/4 pounds), peeled and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1 pound jicama, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch-thick matchsticks (3 cups)
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
3/4 cup packed cilantro sprigs
1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco or mild feta
1/3 cup raw green (hulled) pumpkin seeds (pepitas), toasted

Steps:

  • Mince and mash garlic to a paste with 1/2 teaspoon salt, then whisk together with lime juice, oil, sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl.
  • Just before serving, add clementines, jicama, onion, and cilantro and gently toss. Season with salt. Sprinkle with cheese and pumpkin seeds.

JICAMA-LIME SALAD



Jicama-Lime Salad image

I threw this together one afternoon after having purchased a jicama and some limes. It turned out to be a nice, fresh, and unexpectedly tasty healthy salad! I knew that jicama is often prepared with lime, but throw in the coconut and pineapple; delicious!

Provided by Janet Abramic

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups water
1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
¼ teaspoon salt
1 large jicama, peeled and diced
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup diced pineapple
¾ cup golden raisins
¾ cup diced sweet onion
2 limes, zested and juiced
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
½ jalapeno pepper, chopped
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Stir 1/4 teaspoon salt into the water and return water to a rolling boil. Reduce heat to low, cover the saucepan, and cook until the moisture is absorbed completely, about 15 minutes. Remove pan from heat and let pan sit covered for 5 minutes more.
  • Spread quinoa in a thin later on a platter and refrigerate to cool completely, at least 15 minutes.
  • Mix jicama, coconut, pineapple, raisins, sweet onion, lime zest, lime juice, cilantro, and jalapeno pepper together in a large bowl; add cooled quinoa and toss. Season salad with salt and black pepper.
  • Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until salad is completely chilled, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324.5 calories, Carbohydrate 65.3 g, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 14.7 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 148.5 mg, Sugar 24.2 g

JICAMA MANGO SALAD WITH CILANTRO AND LIME



Jicama Mango Salad with Cilantro and Lime image

A crisp and refreshing jicama salad, this salad goes really well with any Mexican or Asian dish.

Provided by GF mama

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large jicama, peeled and cut into matchsticks
1 small red bell pepper, cut into matchsticks
1 large firm mango, peeled and cut into matchsticks
½ red onion, cut into matchsticks
½ cup chopped cilantro leaves
2 limes, juiced
¼ cup honey
1 teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125.8 calories, Carbohydrate 31.5 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 8.9 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 300.2 mg, Sugar 18.1 g

JICAMA SALAD WITH WATERCRESS, ROMAINE AND LIME-CILANTRO DRESSING



Jicama Salad with Watercress, Romaine and Lime-Cilantro Dressing image

Categories     Leafy Green

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pound Jicama (medium), peeled and cut into sticks
1 bunch Watercress, large stems removed (or arugula or mache)
2 cups Romaine leaves, cut into 1/4 inch slices
1/4 cup Lime-Cilantro Dressing

Steps:

  • Toss vegetables with dressing, add salt if needed.

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