JICAMA SALAD WITH LIME JUICE AND FRESH MINT

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Jicama Salad with Lime Juice and Fresh Mint image

Provided by Jimmy Shaw

Categories     Fruit Juice     Herb     Vegetable     Appetizer     Fourth of July     Picnic     Vegetarian     Low Cal     High Fiber     Cinco de Mayo     Father's Day     Backyard BBQ     Dinner     Lunch     Mint     Healthy     Jícama     Party     Potluck     Lime Juice     Self     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 medium jicama (1 1/2-2 pounds), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
3/4 teaspoon chipotle chile powder (or 1 1/2 teaspoons ancho chile powder)
1/2 teaspoon salt
25 fresh mint leaves, cut into thin strips
2 tablespoons queso añejo (or feta or goat cheese)

Steps:

  • Combine jicama and oil in a bowl and toss well. Add lime juice, chile powder, and salt. Toss to coat. Divide salad among 4 small bowls, then sprinkle each with 1/4 of the mint and cheese right before serving.

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