Best 2 Avocado Orange And Jicama Salad Recipes

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Avocado, orange, and jicama salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for a light lunch or a healthy snack. The avocado provides a creamy texture and a rich flavor, while the orange adds a burst of citrus and the jicama adds a crunchy texture and a slightly sweet flavor. This salad is also a good source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

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AVOCADO, ORANGE, AND JíCAMA SALAD



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Categories     Salad     Quick & Easy     Orange     Avocado     Fall     Jícama     Gourmet

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 navel oranges
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium jícama (about 3/4 pound)
2 firm-ripe California avocados

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.

AVOCADO, ORANGE AND JICAMA SALAD



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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

2 cups jicama
2 large oranges
2 tablespoons jalapeno jelly
1 large Hass avocado
1/4 cup cilantro
1/4 cup red onion

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

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use ripe avocados and oranges. Look for avocados that are slightly soft to the touch and oranges that are heavy for their size.
  • If you don't have a mandoline, you can use a sharp knife to thinly slice the avocado, orange, and jicama. Be careful not to cut yourself!
  • To save time, you can buy pre-cut jicama at most grocery stores.
  • If you like spicy food, you can add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili powder to the dressing.
  • This salad is best served immediately after it is made. However, you can store it in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

Conclusion:

This avocado, orange, and jicama salad is a refreshing and healthy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious salad, give this one a try!

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