Best 3 Jicama Spinach Salad Recipes

Jicama spinach salad is a light and refreshing salad that is perfect for a hot summer day. It is also a great way to get your daily dose of vitamins and minerals. Jicama is a root vegetable that is native to Mexico and Central America. It has a mild, sweet flavor and a crunchy texture. Spinach is a leafy green vegetable that is packed with vitamins and minerals, including iron, folate, and vitamin K. The combination of jicama and spinach makes for a salad that is both delicious and nutritious. This article will provide you with some great recipes for jicama spinach salad, so you can enjoy this healthy and refreshing salad all summer long.

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STRAWBERRY & JICAMA SPINACH SALAD FOR TWO

Strawberry & Jicama Spinach Salad for Two image

This is a wonderful light salad. I love strawberries and spinach salads with balsamic dressing. This gives the extra crunch from the jicama. Great anytime of the year you want something light and refreshing. Add grilled chicken to make it a full meal.

Provided by Barbara Kavorkian

Categories Other Salads

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

SALAD
4 c ready to eat spinach salad (about 1/2 10oz bag)
1/2 small jicama or apple, cut into match sticks
1/2 c fresh strawberries, sliced in half
1 kiwi fruit
2 Tbsp walnuts (optional)
1 grilled chicken breast, cubed
DRESSING
1 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 Tbsp honey
1 Tbsp orange juice, fresh
1 1/2 tsp cider vinegar or white vinegar
1/2 tsp poppy seeds (optional)
1 tsp dijon mustard

Steps:

1. In a tightly covered pint canning jar or container, shake all the dressing ingredients together.
2. Peel the jicama, removing the brown skin and a thin layer of the flesh just under the skin. The skin can sometimes be slightly tough. Cut about half of the jicama or apple into about 1x 1/4-inch sticks. Wrap remaining jicama or apple and refrigerate for another use.
3. Peel the kiwi. Cut lengthwise in half, then cut into slices. Rinse the strawberries with cool water and lightly pat dry. Remove the leaves and cut the berries lengthwise into slices.
4. If spinach salad is not trimmed and cleaned, remove and discard the stems from the spinach leaves. Rinse the leaves in cool water. Shake off excess water and blot to dry with paper towels. Tear any large leaves into bite-size pieces.
5. In a large salad bowl, place the spinach, strawberries, jicama or apple sticks and kiwi slices. Shake the dressing again to mix ingredients. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients, and toss with 2 large spoons or salad tongs. Top with 1/2 chicken breast and walnuts if desired. To keep salad crisp, serve immediately.

JICAMA-RADISH SPINACH SALAD

Jicama-Radish Spinach Salad image

Jicama is a legume that grows underground as a tuber. Because it has a sweet flavor and a moist but crisp texture, it makes a nice addition to salads.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
1-1/2 cups julienned jicama
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
6 radishes, sliced
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Steps:

In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, jicama, onion and radishes. In a small bowl, whisk the orange juice, honey, oil and mustard. Pour dressing over salad and toss gently to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 88mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

SPINACH SALAD WITH MANDARIN ORANGES & JICAMA

Spinach Salad with Mandarin Oranges & Jicama image

I put this salad together one night and hubby loved it. It's very festive looking. I have taken it to family gatherings in the past - even spinach haters liked it. Marie's Poppy Seed salad dressing is the best. Creamy and light tasting. No weird aftertaste. It's hard to find, but I've always found it at Safeway.

Provided by Chris L.

Categories Other Salads

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

washed & trimmed baby spinach leaves
jicama sliced match stick style
1 can(s) mandarin oranges, drained
dried cranberries
1 bottle marie's poppy seed salad dressing (safeway)

Steps:

1. Wash spinach leaves and trim ends.
2. Drain mandarin oranges very well.
3. Peel and slice jicama into matchstick size pieces.
4. Just before serving top spinach leaves with mandarin oranges, jicama and sprinkle dried cranberries on top.
5. Serve salad dressing on the side. For those of you who are nuts about nuts, sprinkle on some almond slices or walnuts, etc.

Tips:

Choose the right jicama: Look for firm, smooth jicama with no blemishes or bruises.
Peel the jicama properly: Use a sharp knife to remove the tough outer skin of the jicama.
Slice the jicama thinly: This will help the jicama absorb the dressing and flavors better.
Use fresh spinach: Fresh spinach will give the salad a brighter flavor and better texture.
Don't overdress the salad: A little dressing goes a long way. Too much dressing will weigh down the salad and make it soggy.
Serve the salad immediately: Jicama salad is best served fresh. The jicama will start to wilt if it sits for too long.

Conclusion:

Jicama spinach salad is a healthy, refreshing, and flavorful salad that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its combination of sweet jicama, tangy lime dressing, and crunchy spinach, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. So next time you are looking for a healthy and delicious salad, give jicama spinach salad a try. You won't be disappointed!