SHRIMP-AND-JICAMA SALAD

Shrimp-and-Jicama Salad image

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories easy, weekday, salads and dressings, appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cups jicama, cut into 1/4-inch julienne
1 tablespoon minced coriander leaves
1 tablespoon minced mint leaves
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons lime juice
12 medium shrimp, cooked and peeled
1/4 cup unsalted peanuts, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons fried shallots
6 sprigs fresh coriander for garnish

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the jicama, minced coriander leaves, mint, salt, sugar and lime juice and toss. Split the shrimp in half and add them to the salad. Cover and refrigerate from 1 to 4 hours. Garnish with the peanuts, shallots and coriander and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 118, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 252 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams