Best 7 Jícama Cucumber And Chile Slaw Recipes

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Jícama, cucumber, and chile slaw is a refreshing and flavorful salad that is perfect for a summer cookout or potluck. The combination of sweet jícama, crisp cucumber, and spicy chile peppers creates a delicious and unique dish that is sure to please everyone. This salad is also very easy to make, and it can be prepared in just a few minutes. If you're looking for a healthy and delicious side dish, jícama cucumber and chile slaw is a great option.

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CUCUMBER AND JICAMA SLAW



Cucumber and Jicama Slaw image

A chili-spiced slaw of julienned cucumber and jicama pairs well with pork tacos, fajitas, or grilled shrimp.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 English cucumber
1 small jicama
1 1/2 teaspoons honey
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon chili powder, such as ancho or chipotle

Steps:

  • Cut English cucumber into 3-inch lengths, then thinly slice lengthwise, avoiding center. Cut slices into matchsticks. Peel jicama and thinly slice. Working with several slices at a time, stack and cut lengthwise into matchsticks. In a bowl, toss jicama, cucumber, honey, and fresh lime juice until combined. Season with salt and chili powder.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 51 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 1 g

JICAMA SLAW



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Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 tablespoons lime juice
1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
6 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 cups peeled, julienned jicama
1 cup, peeled, julienned carrots
1 cup shredded napa cabbage
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
1 cup julienned English cucumber
1/2 cup julienned red bell pepper
1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped

Steps:

  • In a small mixing bowl add lime juice, chili flakes, rice wine vinegar, sugar, and extra-virgin olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and whisk to combine.
  • Combine the jicama, carrots, cabbage and onion, cucumber, red pepper and cilantro in large bowl and toss.
  • Add dressing to vegetables and let sit for 15 minutes, stirring 2 or 3 times. Serve.

MEXICAN STYLE SLAW



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Provided by Marcela Valladolid

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 small limes, juiced
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon sugar
1 dried arbol chile or any small, spicy red dried chile, stemmed, seeded, and cut into rings
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 cups shredded peeled jicama (from 1 small jicama)
3 medium raw beets, peeled and shredded
1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and grated or thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Dressing: Mix the soy sauce, lime juice, sesame oil, sugar, chile, salt and pepper in a medium bowl.
  • Salad: In a large salad bowl, add the jicama, beets, and cucumber along with the dressing and toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. Serve cold.

CRUNCHY JICAMA AND MANGO SALAD WITH CHILE AND LIME



Crunchy Jicama and Mango Salad with Chile and Lime image

Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     appetizer

Time 15m

Yield about 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 medium jicama (about 1 pound)
2 small cucumbers
3 medium mangoes
1/4 cup roughly chopped cilantro leaves, plus sprigs, for garnish
2 teaspoons powdered dried chile - any medium heat kind is fine
2 limes, juiced
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • Peel and cut the jicama into long thin strips. Slice the cucumbers in half, scoop out the seeds and then cut into strips similar in size to the jicama strips. Peel the mangoes, cut the cheeks off, then slice into wedges. Combine all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl with the chopped cilantro, powdered chile and lime juice. When ready to serve, season with a little salt and garnish with fresh cilantro sprigs.

JíCAMA, CUCUMBER, AND CHILE SLAW



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Categories     Salad     Side     No-Cook     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Low Sodium     Cucumber     Summer     Gourmet     Vegan     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 2 as a side dish

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 English cucumber
a 1/4-pound piece jícama
2 medium carrots
2 1/2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro sprigs
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon Asian chili paste, or to taste

Steps:

  • Seed cucumber and peel jícama. Cut cucumber, jícama, and carrots into 1 1/2-inch-long thin strips. Toss vegetables together with remaining ingredients and season with salt and pepper.

JíCAMA AND CUCUMBER CHILI SPEARS



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Categories     Citrus     Side     No-Cook     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Cucumber     Summer     Jícama     Gourmet

Yield Makes 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

a 1/2-pound piece jícama
1/2 English cucumber
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1/8 teaspoon chili powder
a pinch cayenne
coarse salt to taste

Steps:

  • Peel jícama and seed cucumber. Cut jícama and cucumber into about 2 1/2- by 1/4-inch spears and in a bowl toss with remaining ingredients.

JíCAMA SLAW



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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

1 medium red onion, finely chopped (3/4 cup)
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 1/2 pound jicama, peeled and cut into julienne strips (9 to 10 cups)
1/3 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro

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:

  • To save time, use a mandoline slicer to julienne the jicama and cucumber.
  • If you don't have a mandoline slicer, you can use a sharp knife to julienne the vegetables. Just be careful to slice them evenly so that they cook evenly.
  • If you like your slaw spicy, add an extra jalapeño pepper or some cayenne pepper to the dressing.
  • For a sweeter slaw, add a tablespoon of honey or agave nectar to the dressing.
  • This slaw is best served fresh, but it will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

This jicama, cucumber, and chile slaw is a refreshing and flavorful side dish that is perfect for summer cookouts and potlucks. It's also a great way to use up leftover jicama and cucumbers. With its sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors, this slaw is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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