JICAMA SALAD (MEXICO)

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A refreshing and crunchy salad with just a hint of "heat". This is from The American Cafe Market in Washington DC. We have to thank our Mexican neighbors for introducing us to jicama!! :)

Provided by Acerast

Categories     Onions

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 medium jicama, medium
1 medium zucchini, medium
1 medium carrot, medium
1/4 cup red onion
6 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons raspberry vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon fresh cilantro, fresh, chopped

Steps:

  • Peel, then slice the jicama in half length-wise and cut it into julienne "sticks" 2-inch by 1/8-inch.
  • Split the zucchini in half and cut it into 2-inch by 1/8-inch julienne "sticks".
  • Peel, halve and slice the carrot into 2-inch by 1/8-inch julienne "sticks".
  • Cut the red onion into 1/8-inch half moons.
  • Combine the vegetables into a salad bowl.
  • In a small bowl combine the oil, vinegars, honey, salt , cayenne and cilantro.
  • Add the dressing to the vegetables and toss to mix well.

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