Best Corn Jicama And Pineapple Salsa Recipes

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CHICKEN STREET TACOS WITH CORN-JICAMA SALSA



Chicken Street Tacos with Corn-Jicama Salsa image

Here's a light, speedy meal you can enjoy anytime. Preparation is so simple-there's nothing to it. These chicken street tacos are quite tasty, and adding jicama to the salsa boosts the nutritional value. Win-win! -Priscilla Gilbert, Indian Harbour Beach, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 cup Mexicorn, drained
1/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup finely chopped peeled jicama
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
GUACAMOLE:
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
1 small tomato, seeded and chopped
4-1/2 teaspoons lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
TACOS:
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
8 flour tortillas (6 inches), warmed

Steps:

  • For salsa, in a small bowl, combine the corn, beans, jicama, cilantro, lime juice, cumin and salt. Cover and refrigerate until serving. , For guacamole, in another small bowl, mash avocado. Stir in the tomato, lime juice and salt. Cover and refrigerate until serving., In a large resealable bowl, combine the chili powder, cumin, oregano and salt. Add chicken and toss to coat evenly. In a greased nonstick skillet, saute chicken until no longer pink. , Spread each tortilla with 2 tablespoons guacamole; top with chicken mixture and 1/4 cup salsa. Fold tortillas in half.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 465 calories, Fat 16g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 1351mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 33g protein.

GRILLED PINEAPPLE-JICAMA SALSA



Grilled Pineapple-Jicama Salsa image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     appetizer

Time 20m

Yield about 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 small pineapple, peeled, cored and sliced into 1/2-inch-thick rings
1 red bell pepper
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/2 small jicama, peeled and finely diced
1 small red onion, finely chopped
2 red chile peppers (such as Thai bird or Fresno), stemmed and finely diced
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill to high. Brush the pineapple and bell pepper with canola oil; grill, turning, until the pineapple is golden brown on both sides and the pepper is slightly charred, about 6 minutes.
  • Let the bell pepper cool, then peel, seed and dice. Dice the pineapple and place in a bowl. Add the bell pepper, jicama, red onion, chiles, vinegar, olive oil and basil; season with salt and pepper and toss.

JICAMA CORN SALAD



Jicama Corn Salad image

Beautiful to look at, great blend of flavors and colors, plus it is super simple to make! Terrific as a side with Mexican cuisine!

Provided by CLUKACEVIC

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Corn Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups frozen corn kernels, thawed
2 pounds jicama, peeled and diced
4 medium mangos - peeled, seeded, and diced
1 cup chopped red onion
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
½ cup lime juice
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large serving bowl, combine the corn kernels, jicama, mango, red onion and cilantro. Pour the lime juice over, and season with salt and pepper. Toss until well blended.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.5 calories, Carbohydrate 48 g, Fat 1.1 g, Fiber 9.9 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 84.2 mg, Sugar 21.3 g

PINEAPPLE-JICAMA SALAD



Pineapple-Jicama Salad image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Whisk the juice of 2 limes, 2 tablespoons each olive oil and finely chopped cilantro and shallot, 1 teaspoon each hot sauce and honey, and 1/4 teaspoon each ground cumin and kosher salt in a large bowl. Toss with 1 bunch chopped watercress, 2 cups cubed pineapple, 1 small jicama (peeled and cut into matchsticks) and 1 thinly sliced red jalapeno; season with salt.

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