Citrusy Jicama Salad with Orange Cuts
Say hello to this tantalizing Jicama Orange Salad! A delightful blend of crunchy jicama, juicy oranges, and a spicy kick of jalapeño, all tied together with a tangy lime dressing.
Yield: 4 ServingsDifficulty: A Piece of Cake!Prep Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 pound jicama, peeled and cut into matchstick strips
- 2 medium oranges, peeled and segmented
- 1 medium red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
- 1 medium jalapeño, stemmed and finely chopped
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 medium lime, zested and juiced
- Extra-virgin olive oil (about 1 tablespoon)
Let's Get Cooking!
- Jicama Matchsticks
- Peel the jicama with a sharp knife or using a mandoline.
- Slice it into matchstick strips and place them in a large bowl.
- Orange Segments
- Peel the oranges and segment them, letting the succulent citrus chunks join the jicama.
- Red Bell Pepper
- Core, seed, and thinly slice the red bell pepper. Mix it in the bowl with the jicama and oranges.
- Aromatic Cilantro and Spicy Jalapeño
- Wash the cilantro and pat it dry. Finely chop it and add it to the bowl.
- Seed and finely chop the jalapeño. Sprinkle it over the salad according to your taste.
- Zesty Lime Dressing
- Zest the lime and squeeze its juice. In a small bowl, add the zest, juice, a pinch of salt, freshly ground black pepper, and olive oil. Whisk until smooth.
- Toss the Salad
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss until every ingredient is well-coated.
- Chill and Serve
- Chill the salad for 30 minutes to let the flavors mingle perfectly. Serve chilled and enjoy the explosion of tastes!
Pro Tips:
- Heat Control: Tame or torch the heat by adjusting the amount of jalapeño you use.
- Mix It Up: Skip the red bell pepper if you prefer a simpler salad or add pineapple chunks for a tropical twist.
Indulge in this zesty salad and tantalize your taste buds! Whether as a refreshing side or a standalone snack, this vibrant dish promises to bring a burst of flavor to any meal. Enjoy! 🍽️🎉🎉
- For this Jicama Orange Salad recipe, peel the 1 pound jicama and cut it into matchstick strips, similar to the curvature of a 5em radius.
- Segment 2 medium oranges and combine the succulent citrus chunks with the jicama, following the instructions for layers as you would in a layered salad recipe.
- Mix in the optional 2 tablespoons of coarsely chopped fresh cilantro, along with a finely chopped jalapeño, to add a zesty twist to your nutrient-rich salad.
