Best 9 Jicama And Cilantro Dip Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey with our exploration of the tantalizing "Jicama and Cilantro Dip," a delightful appetizer or accompaniment to your favorite dishes. This vibrant and refreshing dip is a symphony of flavors, combining the crisp sweetness of jicama, the zesty bite of cilantro, and a creamy tang that will awaken your taste buds. Whether you are hosting a party, preparing a casual snack, or simply craving a healthy and delicious treat, this jicama and cilantro dip is a surefire crowd-pleaser.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

JICAMA AND CILANTRO DIP



Jicama and Cilantro Dip image

Jicama is a mildly sweet and nutty root vegetable with a pleasant crunch. It's most often used raw in crudite platters or salads and slaws.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield Makes 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 packed cup fresh cilantro leaves, plus more for garnish (optional)
1 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon sugar
Coarse salt and pepper
2 medium jicamas (about 1 pound each), peeled and cut into matchsticks

Steps:

  • In a food processor, place cilantro, 1/2 cup sour cream, 1 tablespoon lime juice, and sugar; season with salt and pepper. Process until smooth, 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl, and stir in remaining sour cream. Add more lime juice, and garnish with cilantro leaves, if desired. Serve with jicama sticks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 3 g

JICAMA STICKS WITH CHILI-LIME DIP



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This crunchy, juicy vegetable is ideal for pairing with a zesty dip.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
Zest and juice of 1 lime
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
2 scallions, finely chopped, plus more, thinly sliced for garnish, if desired
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 1/2 pounds jicama (1 medium), cut into sticks

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, place sour cream, lime zest and juice, chili powder, and chopped scallions. Season with salt and pepper; mix to combine. Transfer to serving dish, and garnish with sliced scallions, if desired. Serve with jicama sticks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117 g, Fat 4 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 3 g

JICAMA MANGO SALAD WITH CILANTRO AND LIME



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A crisp and refreshing jicama salad, this salad goes really well with any Mexican or Asian dish.

Provided by GF mama

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large jicama, peeled and cut into matchsticks
1 small red bell pepper, cut into matchsticks
1 large firm mango, peeled and cut into matchsticks
½ red onion, cut into matchsticks
½ cup chopped cilantro leaves
2 limes, juiced
¼ cup honey
1 teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Toss jicama, red pepper, mango, and red onion together in a large bowl. Set aside.
  • Stir cilantro, lime juice, honey, salt, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl.
  • Pour the cilantro mixture over the jicama mixture and toss to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125.8 calories, Carbohydrate 31.5 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 8.9 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 300.2 mg, Sugar 18.1 g

SPICY JICAMA SALAD WITH TANGERINE AND CILANTRO



Spicy Jicama Salad with Tangerine and Cilantro image

Provided by Food Network

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 small (1 pound) jicama, peeled and cut into 1/4 by 1-inch matchsticks
Juice of 1 orange
Juice of 1 lime
Juice of 1/2 grapefruit
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup olive oil
1 red apple, cored and cut into 1/4 by 1-inch matchsticks
3 tangerines, peel and pith removed, cut into segments and halved
1/2 small bunch cilantro, leaves only, finely chopped
1/2 small arbol chile, stemmed, seeded, and ground to a powder
6 pale inner leaves of romaine lettuce, for serving

Steps:

  • In a large nonreactive bowl, combine the jicama with the orange, lime, ad grapefruit juices, and the salt. Toss to mix and let sit, covered at room temperature for 1 hour.
  • About 15 minutes before serving, add the olive oil, apple, tangerines and cilantro to the bowl and toss thoroughly. Toss the mixture every few minutes until serving time. Season with the ground chile, taste for seasoning and toss again before serving. Scoop some salad into each lettuce and serve.

JICAMA AND PINEAPPLE SALAD WITH CILANTRO VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon minced shallot
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 small jicama, peeled, julienned
1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, julienned
1 cup cubed fresh pineapple
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Whisk first 5 ingredients in small bowl to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Combine jicama, red bell pepper, pineapple and cilantro leaves in large bowl. Add dressing and toss to coat.

JíCAMA AND CILANTRO RELISH



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Categories     Condiment/Spread     Herb     Vegetable     No-Cook     Vegetarian     Raw     Cilantro     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup tender fresh cilantro sprigs
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
1 large fresh jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
1 teaspoon sugar
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice, or to taste
2 lb jícama, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Pulse cilantro, mint, jalapeño, sugar, and 3 tablespoons lime juice in a food processor until cilantro is finely chopped. Add half of jícama and pulse until jícama is very coarsely chopped (you want a chunky, crunchy slaw, not a purée). Transfer relish to a bowl.
  • Pulse remaining jícama in food processor in same manner and add to relish with salt and lime juice to taste. Chill relish well, about 2 hours.

DILLICIOUS JICAMA DIP



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I love jicama dipped in creamy vegetable dip, and thought Why Not just make the crispy jicama part of the creamy dip? It is So Good this way and couldn't be easier. Serve the dip with fresh veggie spears or spread on crackers. Oh Yum!

Provided by Debs Recipes

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 5m

Yield 2 1/2 cups, 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup creme fraiche
1 1/2 teaspoons dry dill weed
1 teaspoon lemon pepper
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 cup jicama, finely chopped
1/4 cup green onion top, finely chopped
1/4 cup pimiento, from jar, drained

Steps:

  • Blend together sour cream, mayonnaise, and creme fraiche.
  • Stir in seasonings, jicama, green onions, and pimento.
  • Cover and refrigerate at least 1-2 hours to blend flavors.

ORANGE AND JICAMA DIP



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This is a colorful dip that can work well as a salad, especially nice when the jicama, oranges, onions & bell pepper aren't chopped as small as for a dip! Similar [& hotter] recipes have included seeded, chopped jalapeno peppers.

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories     Oranges

Time 20m

Yield 4 cups, 30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups jicama, peeled, diced small
6 oranges, peeled, pith removed, sectioned, chopped small
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped
2 green onions, diced small
1 tablespoon dried cilantro
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix all the ingredients & chill in the refrigerator.
  • Serve with chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 17.4, Fat 0.1, Sodium 10.4, Carbohydrate 4.3, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 2.8, Protein 0.4

JICAMA AND BLACK BEAN SALAD



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There are so many colorful items in this black bean salad, there is no need for a garnish. The jicama adds a surprising crunch. -Jeanette Marks, Ashland, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
1 cup chopped peeled jicama
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped tomato
3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
DRESSING:
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lime juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Minced fresh cilantro, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients until blended. Pour over bean mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour. Stir before serving. If desired, sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 454mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Use fresh, crisp jicama for the best flavor and texture.
  • Peel and grate the jicama finely, or use a food processor fitted with the grating attachment.
  • Drain the jicama well before adding it to the dip, to prevent it from becoming watery.
  • Use a variety of fresh herbs in the dip, such as cilantro, parsley, and mint.
  • Add some heat to the dip with chili powder, cayenne pepper, or diced jalapeños.
  • For a creamy dip, add some sour cream, Greek yogurt, or avocado.
  • Serve the dip with tortilla chips, vegetable crudités, or crackers.

Conclusion:

Jicama and cilantro dip is a refreshing, flavorful dip that is perfect for any party or gathering. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it spicy, creamy, or mild, there is a jicama and cilantro dip recipe out there for you. So next time you are looking for a healthy and delicious dip, give jicama and cilantro dip a try. You won't be disappointed!

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