Chile dusted oranges, jícama and cucumber make a refreshing and healthy salad that has the perfect combination of sweet, sour, and spicy flavors. It is a great dish to serve as a side salad or as a light lunch. Jícama and cucumber are both low in calories and high in fiber, making them a great choice for a healthy diet. Oranges are a good source of vitamin C, which is important for immune function. The chile powder adds a bit of spice to the salad, and the honey helps to balance out the flavors.
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CHILE-DUSTED ORANGES, JíCAMA, AND CUCUMBER
Categories Fruit Vegetable No-Cook Quick & Easy Low/No Sugar Orange Cucumber Summer Raw Gourmet
Yield Makes 8 hors d'oeuvre servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Cut off peel and white pith from 3 oranges with a sharp knife. Cut peeled fruit in half lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Cut remaining orange in half crosswise, then cut each half into 6 to 8 wedges for squeezing.
- Cut jicama wedges and cucumber crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
- Squeeze juice from 4 to 6 orange wedges into a bowl, then add jicama, cucumber, and salt to taste and toss well. Season orange slices with salt and arrange on a platter with jicama and cucumber. Lightly sprinkle with cayenne.
- Serve with remaining orange wedges.
ORANGE, CUCUMBER AND JICAMA SALAD
Make and share this Orange, Cucumber and Jicama Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Dancer
Categories Oranges
Time 15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Tear the romaine into bite-sized pieces and place in a salad bowl.
- Arrange the oranges, cucumber, onion, jicama, and pepper on top.
- Mix together the oil, vinegar, oregano, and salt and pepper.
- Pour this dressing over the salad and mix lightly.
NO-FAT ORANGE, CUCUMBER AND JICAMA SALAD
This no-fat salad is a refreshing change of taste in the winter, and a cooling treat in the summer. Be sure to give it plenty of time to combine flavors in the refrigerator, and stir occasionally to distribute seasonings.
Provided by EdsGirlAngie
Categories Oranges
Time 20m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine cucumber, oranges, jicama and green onions in a glass bowl.
- Combine juices, chili powder and salt; pour over salad ingredients.
- Sprinkle mint over the salad; toss, cover and chill, preferably overnight, mixing occasionally.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 54.5, Fat 0.2, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 201.8, Carbohydrate 13.5, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 6.9, Protein 1.4
ENSALADA XEK (JICAMA AND MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD)
Refreshing salad served during a visit to Merida, Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico. Ingredients are sold in the Central Market in Merida in little bags that you take home and toss together. "Xek" in Maya means something like "hodge-podge".
Provided by Member 610488
Categories Oranges
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Peel jicama. The skin of this root vegetable will peel right off after you insert a knife between the skin and the flesh. Remove any traces of brown or remaining skin with a vegetable peeler. To keep the vegetable from discoloring as you work, rub liberally with lime juice. Cut jicama into julienne strips.
- Toss in a large bowl with the orange juice.
- Peel cucumber, seed and dice.
- Meanwhile, peel oranges and separate into sections, removing any seeds.
- Toss oranges and cucumber with jícama. Add chile and cilantro.
- Toss and check for seasonings. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 147.6, Fat 0.7, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 11.7, Carbohydrate 36.1, Fiber 11.3, Sugar 17.7, Protein 2.9
JICAMA WITH ORANGE, CUCUMBER, MANGO, RED CHILE & LIME
I adopted this recipe after Mean Chef (IHHDRO) left the site. The comments from my original review stated, " This salad is an excellent blend of flavors. I used a diced red pepper instead of the red jalapeno and upped the cayenne just a bit in order to balance out the heat. It was fabulous. This is a wonderful summer side dish." This is great for cookouts or just simple summer meals. We love this salad.
Provided by Ms B.
Categories Southwestern U.S.
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix vegetables with lime juice and let sit 20 minutes.
- Pile on platter, sprinkle with salt, chile powder, cilantro and jalapeno rings.
Tips:
- For the best results, use fresh, ripe oranges. If your oranges are not very juicy, you may need to add a little bit of water to the recipe.
- Be sure to remove the white pith from the oranges before slicing them. This will help to prevent the salad from becoming bitter.
- If you don't have any jicama, you can substitute radishes or daikon radish.
- To make the salad more spicy, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.
- This salad is best served immediately, but it can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours.
Conclusion:
This chile-dusted oranges, jicama, and cucumber salad is a refreshing and flavorful 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 are looking for a healthy and delicious salad, give this recipe a try!
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