Fresh wonderful salad with an interesting mix of flavors. I used Chipotle chile powder instead of what was called for as I like the deep Chipotle flavor. I only used 1 teaspoon because Chipotle does have some kick and my guest were a little shy of heat. It does require substantial chopping but worth it for everyday as well as to serve to guests.
Rustic Jicama Appetizer with Red Chile and Lime
Photo: Karry Hosford
The crunchy juiciness of jicama is like a fresh breeze on a hot day. Peel this bulbous root vegetable with a knife rather than a vegetable peeler because the tough skin and outer layer are thick. Then slice, dice, or cut it into strips, and enjoy. Street vendors in Mexico rely on a time-tested combination of lime, ground dried chile, and salt for this popular snack.
Yield: 8 servings (serving size: 1 cup)
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 53
- Calories from fat: 5%
- Fat: 0.3g
- Saturated fat: 0.1g
- Monounsaturated fat: 0.0g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 0.1g
- Protein: 1.2g
- Carbohydrate: 12.4g
- Fiber: 4.6g
- Cholesterol: 0.0mg
- Iron: 0.6mg
- Sodium: 153mg
- Calcium: 32mg
Ingredients
- 1 medium jicama (about 1 pound)
- 3 navel oranges, peeled, halved lengthwise, and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 2 small cucumbers, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, and thinly sliced (about 3 cups)
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced radishes
- 1/3 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 teaspoons dried ground guajillo chile or hot chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
Preparation
- Peel and cut the jicama in half. Place halves cut sides down, and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Combine jicama, oranges, cucumbers, radishes, and juice in a bowl. Let stand 30 minutes. Add the ground chile and salt, and toss well. Sprinkle with cilantro.
Rustic Jicama Appetizer with Red Chile and Lime Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Appetizers, Salads
- CONVENIENCE: Make-Ahead, No-Cook, Portable/Picnic, Quick/Easy
- CUISINE: Mexican
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Vegetables
- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Low Cholesterol, Low Fat, Meatless, Low Saturated Fat, Gluten-Free
- OCCASION: Cinco de Mayo, Super Bowl
- PUBLICATION: Cooking Light
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