JICAMA AND PINEAPPLE SALAD IN A CILANTRO VINAIGRETTE

Jicama and Pineapple Salad in a Cilantro Vinaigrette image

Sweet and tangy work well together in this palate-pleasing salad.

Provided by Seattle Dad

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 serrano peppers, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 bunch fresh cilantro, minced
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ cup olive oil
½ fresh pineapple - peeled, cored, and cut into chunks
1 jicama, peeled and julienned
3 cups mixed baby greens
1 avocado - peeled, pitted and diced

Steps:

Whisk together the serrano pepper, lime juice, rice vinegar, cilantro, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while continually whisking. Add the pineapple and jicama; toss to coat. Allow to sit 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Place the spring mix in a large salad bowl; scatter the avocado over the lettuce; top with the marinated pineapple and jicama, drizzling the remaining vinaigrette over the salad. Serve NOW!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360.2 calories, Carbohydrate 43.8 g, Fat 21.4 g, Fiber 14.9 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 321.3 mg, Sugar 20.8 g