Avocado jicama salad is a refreshing and healthy salad that combines the creamy texture of avocado with the crunchy texture of jicama. This salad is perfect for a light lunch or a side dish at a summer barbecue. Jicama is a root vegetable that is native to Mexico and Central America. It has a mild, sweet flavor and a crunchy texture. Avocados are a good source of healthy fats and fiber. They are also a good source of vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin C, potassium, and folate.
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JICAMA AND AVOCADO SALAD
Provided by Valerie Bertinelli
Categories side-dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Segment the oranges and cut each segment in half. Squeeze the juice from the oranges' membranes into a bowl. Whisk in the lime juice, coriander, cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt and olive oil.
- Gently toss the jicama, red onion and oranges with the lime vinaigrette and transfer to a serving bowl. Top with the avocado, cilantro and a sprinkle of salt.
AVOCADO, ORANGE, AND JíCAMA SALAD
Steps:
- With a sharp knife cut peel and pith from oranges. Working over a bowl, cut sections free from membranes and squeeze enough juice from membranes to measure 1/4 cup. In a bowl whisk together orange juice, curry powder, salt, cumin, sugar, and vinegar. Add oil in a stream, whisking until emulsified. Peel jícama and halve lengthwise. Thinly slice jícama crosswise and add to vinaigrette, tossing to combine. Halve, pit, and peel avocados and thinly slice crosswise.
- Lift jícama from vinaigrette and arrange on 4 plates with orange sections and avocado. Pour remaining vinaigrette over and around salads.
PAPAYA, JICAMA, AND AVOCADO SALAD
This chunky and crunchy salad is served more as a condiment than a separate course.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine papaya and jicama. Cut avocado in half; remove pit and skin. Cut into 1/2-inch cubes and add to papaya and jicama. Add lime vinaigrette and toss well to combine. Add cilantro, adjust seasoning, and toss again.
JICAMA AND AVOCADO SALAD WITH LIME DRESSING
Thought this sounded wonderfully delicious and perfect for summer! Recipe source: Bon Appetit (June 1985)
Provided by ellie_
Categories Lime
Time 15m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a jar, mix together first 5 ingredients and then whisk in oil;set aside.
- Line salad bowl (or individual plates) with lettuce leaves.
- Top with tomatoes and jicama slices.
- Add avocado and olives and then top with lime.
- Toss with dressing.
AVOCADO, ORANGE AND JICAMA SALAD
Make and share this Avocado, Orange and Jicama Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by txkimmers
Categories Oranges
Time 10m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Peel jicama and julienne by cutting into 1/4 inch thick slices, then stack and cut into 1/4 inch strips.
- Chop strips onto 2 inch sticks, place in a medium bowl.
- Remove peel and pith from oranges and cut into sections (hold over bowl or slice on a grooved board in order to retain juices).
- Add sections and juice into bowl with jicama.
- Squeeze remaining juice from orange membranes into separate small bowl, add jelly and blend.
- Pour jelly/juice over jicama and orange sections.
- Cut avocado into 1/2 inch dice, chop cilantro and red onion to your preferred size (not too big though).
- Toss with jicama and oranges and let stand 10 minutes or chill for 30 before serving.
- May be served over greens.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 172.5, Fat 6.8, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 10, Carbohydrate 28.7, Fiber 8.6, Sugar 15.7, Protein 2.3
AVOCADO & JICAMA SALAD
Simple attractive salad. Be sure the Jicama has a tight skin, does not look wrinkled and when you cut into it the flesh is pure white. If you have a couple of days before you want to make this salad choose green avocados place them in a paper bag and put them in a cupboard for 2-3 days and they will ripen perfectly. They are dark green almost black when they are ripe
Provided by Bergy
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Remove the top& bottom of the Jicama and pare off the brown skin.
- Cut into 1/4" slices and then cut into 1/4" strips.
- Chop the onion.
- Whip together the oil& balsamic vinegar, season with salt& pepper to taste Peel the avocado, cut in half lengthwise, remove pit, cover with the lemon juice (do not prepare the avacado until just before serving) Divide the Jicama betwwen 4 plates.
- Place a 1/2 Avocado on top of the Jicama.
- Pour dressing into the Avocado cavity.
- Sprinkle with chopped onion& serve.
MANGO, JICAMA AND AVOCADO SALAD
Steps:
- In a small bowl whisk together lime juice, olive oil salt and pepper. Set aside. In a medium bowl combone mango and jicama. Cut avocado in half, remove pit, and skin. Cut in to 1/2 inch cubes and add to mango and jicama. Add lime vinaigrette and toss well to combine. Add cilantro. Can add orange segments.
Tips:
- Choose ripe avocados: For the best flavor and texture, choose avocados that are ripe but not too soft. They should yield to gentle pressure but not be mushy.
- Use fresh jicama: Jicama should be crisp and juicy, with no signs of shriveling or bruising. Look for jicama that is smooth and free of blemishes.
- Cut the vegetables evenly: This will help them cook evenly and make the salad more visually appealing.
- Don't overcook the vegetables: Jicama and bell peppers should still have a slight crunch to them when they are done cooking.
- Use a light dressing: A light dressing will help to enhance the flavors of the vegetables without overpowering them.
- Serve the salad immediately: This salad is best enjoyed fresh, so serve it immediately after making it.
Conclusion:
This avocado jicama salad is a refreshing and healthy dish that is perfect for a summer party or potluck. The combination of sweet jicama, creamy avocado, and tangy bell peppers is sure to please everyone. With its bright colors and delicious flavors, this salad is sure to be a hit!
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