Jicama slaw is a refreshing and colorful salad that is perfect for a summer cookout or potluck. It is made with jicama, a root vegetable that has a slightly sweet and nutty flavor. The jicama is shredded and then tossed with a dressing made with lime juice, cilantro, and peanuts. This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables, and it is also a good source of fiber and protein.
Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!
QUICK JICAMA SLAW
This jicama slaw has an awesome blend of flavors and textures. The apple adds some nice sweetness and the dressing has just the right amount of flavor with a tiny bit of heat.
Provided by WorldWideDeb
Categories Salad Coleslaw Recipes No Mayo
Time 25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Toss red cabbage, apples, jicama, carrots, and red onion together in a large bowl.
- Whisk olive oil, rice vinegar, lime juice, cilantro, sugar, salt, red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, and ground black pepper together in a small bowl until dressing is smooth. Pour dressing over cabbage mixture and toss to combine. Let slaw sit until flavors combine, about 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 151.3 calories, Carbohydrate 15.2 g, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 169.8 mg, Sugar 7.6 g
JICAMA SLAW WITH PEANUTS
Peanuts add interest and crunch to a crisp coleslaw featuring jicama and tangerines. For a creamy dressing, I sometimes stir in two heaping tablespoons of mayonnaise or yogurt.-Donna Noel, Gray, Maine
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Stir in tangerines and cilantro. Chill until serving. Just before serving, stir in peanuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 144 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 254mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
JICAMA SLAW
Also known as a "Mexican potato," jicama's flavor is often described as a cross between a potato and an apple -- it's the perfect crunchy, juicy addition to this slaw.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, place jicama, onion, cilantro, and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper; toss gently to combine. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate, up to 6 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 47 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 1 g
APPLE JICAMA COLESLAW
This crispy, crunchy, and extremely refreshing coleslaw recipe features an under-utilized vegetable found in almost every large American grocery store's produce section. I'm talking about jicama.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Salad Coleslaw Recipes With Mayo
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place cabbage, jicama, and apple in a large bowl and toss to combine.
- Whisk mayonnaise, pineapple juice, sugar, hot sauce, salt, and pepper in a bowl until mixture is smooth and fluffy, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Pour mayonnaise mixture over cabbage, jicama, and apple; toss to combine. Let sit for 5 minutes.
- Mix in cilantro and toss again.
- Garnish with toasted corn bits and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.2 calories, Carbohydrate 25.6 g, Cholesterol 10.4 mg, Fat 22.5 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 206.4 mg, Sugar 12.8 g
MANGO-PEANUT SLAW
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 2h10m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Whisk 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup hot mango chutney, the juice of 3 limes, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/2 to 1 finely chopped Thai chile in a large bowl. Add 8 cups shredded coleslaw mix, 1 julienned mango, 1 thinly sliced red bell pepper and 4 sliced scallions; toss. Refrigerate 2 hours. Toss with 1/2 cup fresh cilantro and 1/2 cup chopped peanuts before serving.
JICAMA SLAW
Steps:
- Place jicama, cabbage, and carrots in a large bowl. Whisk together the lime juice, vinegar, ancho powder, honey, and oil in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Pour the dressing over the jicama mixture and toss to coat well. Fold in the cilantro. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.
APPLE JICAMA SLAW
Make and share this Apple Jicama Slaw recipe from Food.com.
Provided by James Craig
Categories Apple
Time 14m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Peel and slice jicama into 1/4 inch thick juilenne sticks.
- Core and slice Granny Smith apples into 1/4 inch thick juilenne sticks.
- Remove seeds and stems slice bell pepper into 1/4 inch thick juilenne sticks salt.
- pepper.
- cilantro to taste.
- Add dressing of your choice.
JICAMA SLAW WITH JALAPENO DRESSING
This can be a great low carb salad if using Splenda instead of sugar. Allow at least 1 hour chilling time for the flavors to meld.
Provided by Mercy
Categories Onions
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Shake together the dressing ingredients in a screw-top jar or whisk it together in a small bowl.
- Combine the jicama strips, pepper strips and onion slices in a large bowl and pour the jalepeno dressing over jicama mixture, tossing to coat,.
- Cover and chill at least 1 hour, up to 6 hours, stirring occasionally.
JíCAMA, CARROT, AND RED CABBAGE SLAW WITH ANISE AND LIME
Categories Salad Vegetable Side No-Cook Picnic Thanksgiving Vegetarian Cinco de Mayo Lime Carrot Fall Healthy Vegan Anise Jícama Cabbage Gourmet Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a dry heavy skillet toast anise seeds over moderate heat, shaking skillet occasionally, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Cool seeds and coarsely grind with a mortar and pestle or a cleaned electric coffee/spice grinder.
- Peel jícama and carrots and quarter jícama. Using a mandoline or other manual slicer, cut jícama and carrots into very thin slices, about 1/16 inch. Stack slices and cut into julienne strips. With a knife cut cabbage into very thin shreds. Vegetables may be prepared 1 day ahead and chilled separately in sealable plastic bags.
- Coarsely chop parsley. In a large bowl stir together anise, oil, lime juice, mustard, and salt. Add vegetables and parsley, tossing to coat, and season with salt and pepper. Slaw may be made 2 hours ahead and chilled, covered.
JíCAMA SLAW
Categories Vegetable Side No-Cook Picnic Vegetarian Quick & Easy Cinco de Mayo Raw Jícama Cilantro Gourmet Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Vegan Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Soak onion in 1 cup cold water with 1/2 teaspoon salt 15 minutes (to make onion flavor milder). Drain in a sieve, then rinse under cold water and pat dry.
- Whisk together lime juice, oil, sugar, pepper, and remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl until combined well. Add onion, jicama, cilantro, and salt to taste and toss well.
Tips:
- Use a sharp knife or mandoline to slice the jicama and cabbage thinly. This will help the slaw to be more crisp and refreshing.
- Add other vegetables to the slaw, such as carrots, bell peppers, or radishes. This will add more color and flavor to the dish.
- Use a variety of nuts and seeds in the slaw. This will add crunch and texture.
- Experiment with different dressings for the slaw. A simple vinaigrette is a good starting point, but you can also try a creamy dressing or a tangy Asian dressing.
- Serve the slaw chilled. This will help to keep it crisp and refreshing.
Conclusion:
Jicama slaw is a light, refreshing, and flavorful salad that is perfect for a summer cookout or potluck. It is also a healthy dish that is packed with vitamins and minerals. With its crunchy texture and sweet flavor, jicama slaw is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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