Best Simple Grilled Pear And Jicama Salad Recipes

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PINEAPPLE-JICAMA SALAD



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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.

FENNEL-JICAMA SALAD



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This crunchy jicama salad contains no mayonnaise, making it a great dish to pass. Mint adds a refreshing flavor, but can be omitted if you don't have it on hand.-Stephanie Matthews, Tempe, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 12 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 medium jicama, cut into strips
1 fennel bulb, peeled and thinly sliced
1 large apple, thinly sliced
1 large pear, thinly sliced
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup dried cherries
1 teaspoon minced fresh mint

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the jicama, fennel, apple, pear and onion. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, sugar, lemon juice and salt. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with cherries and mint. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 112mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

PEAR-AND-JICAMA SALAD



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Jicama, a root vegetable with tan skin and white flesh, is available at most supermarkets. Its mild sweetness and crunchy texture make it a refreshing addition to salads.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Lunch Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lime
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 pear, halved, cored, and thinly sliced
1 small jicama (about 12 ounces), peeled, quartered, and thinly sliced
1/2 cup fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Cut peel and pith from lime. Slice lime along membranes to release segments, and reserve segments.
  • Whisk lime juice and oil in a medium bowl, and season with salt and pepper. Add pear, jicama, and cilantro, and toss to combine. Fold in reserved lime segments, and season with more salt if desired. Serve immediately.

JICAMA SALAD



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 large jicama, julienned
2 large carrots, julienne
1 cup red onion, finely sliced
1/2 red pepper, julienned
1/2 yellow pepper, julienned
1 tomato, julienned
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
2 tablespoons olive oil
Pinch of cayenne
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • Combine jicama, carrots, red onion, both peppers, tomato in a medium bowl. Whisk together the lime juice, vinegar, honey, olive oil and cayenne and season with salt and pepper to taste. Add the cilantro and let sit for 30 minutes.

PEAR AND JICAMA SALAD



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From Martha Stewart Living magazine. She makes this as part of a Mexican-type dinner, paired with Black-Bean and Goat-Cheese Quesadillas and a Chili-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin. The jicama adds a mild sweetness and crunchy texture to this salad.

Provided by TasteTester

Categories     Low Protein

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lime
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
coarse salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 pear, halved, cored, and thinly sliced
1 small jicama, peeled, quartered, and thinly sliced (about 12 ounces)
1/2 cup fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Cut peel and pith from lime. Carefully slice lime along the membranes to release segments, and reserve segments.
  • Whisk lime juice and oil in a medium bowl, and season with salt and pepper. Add pear, jicama, and cilantro, and toss to combine. Fold in reserved lime segments, and season with more salt if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156.5, Fat 10.3, SaturatedFat 1.4, Sodium 5.7, Carbohydrate 17.2, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 6.2, Protein 1

JICAMA AND ASIAN PEAR SALAD



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Jicima is a crisp, sweet vegetable that is delicious either raw or cooked. Sometimes called the Mexican potato, it's sweet and nutty taste makes it a wonderful addition to salads.

Provided by Brenda.

Categories     Asian

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups romaine lettuce, shredded
2 cups jicama, julienne-sliced
2 Asian pears, cored and chopped
1/2 cup golden raisin
1/4 cup white wine vinaigrette
1/4 cup apple cider or 1/4 cup apple juice
1/4 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder or 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice

Steps:

  • In a bowl, toss the shredded lettuce, jicama, Asian pears and golden raisins until combined.
  • For dressing, whisk together the vinaigrette, apple cider or juice, and five-spice powder or allspice until well mixed.
  • Drizzle over salad and toss well.
  • Serve immediately.
  • Source: www.friedas.com.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 72.7, Fat 0.2, Sodium 4.4, Carbohydrate 18.3, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 11, Protein 1.1

PEAR AND JICAMA SALAD



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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     quick, salads and dressings

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 large pears, peeled, cored and cut in julienne
1 medium jicama (about 1 pound), peeled and julienned
3 bunches watercress, washed and stems removed
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
4 tablespoons walnut oil
1 tablespoon snipped chives
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 cup toasted walnuts, chopped

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss together the pears, jicama and half of the watercress. In a small bowl, whisk together the cider vinegar, walnut oil, chives, salt and pepper. Pour half of the vinaigrette over the pear mixture and toss to coat well.
  • Divide the remaining watercress among 8 salad plates. Place equal portions of the pear mixture over the watercress. Sprinkle each salad with some of the walnuts. Serve, passing remaining vinaigrette on the side.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 158, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 454 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams

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