Best 8 Mexican Jicama Salad Recipes

CHICKEN JICAMA SALAD WITH CILANTRO BUTTERMILK DRESSING

Steps:

• Put the red onion in a small bowl and cover with cold water; set aside at least 15 minutes. Meanwhile, make the dressing: Combine half each of the cilantro and cheese in a food processor or blender; add the buttermilk, lime juice and about one-quarter of the sliced jalapenos and puree. Season with salt.
• Toss the salad greens with the remaining cilantro and half of the dressing in a large bowl. Drain the red onion and squeeze dry. Serve the salad topped with the onion, chicken, jicama, radishes and the remaining sliced jalapenos, cheese and dressing. Serve with tortillas and lime wedges.

JíCAMA-MELON SALAD

Steps:

• In a nonreactive bowl, combine jícama and fruit. Toss with lime juice, cilantro, and salt. Refrigerate about 1 hour to allow flavors to meld. Toss with chili powder before serving.

JICAMA SALAD (MEXICO)

Steps:

• Peel, then slice the jicama in half length-wise and cut it into julienne "sticks" 2-inch by 1/8-inch.
• Split the zucchini in half and cut it into 2-inch by 1/8-inch julienne "sticks".
• Peel, halve and slice the carrot into 2-inch by 1/8-inch julienne "sticks".
• Cut the red onion into 1/8-inch half moons.
• Combine the vegetables into a salad bowl.
• In a small bowl combine the oil, vinegars, honey, salt , cayenne and cilantro.
• Add the dressing to the vegetables and toss to mix well.

JICAMA SALAD

Steps:

• Combine jicama, carrots, red onion, both peppers, tomato in a medium bowl. Whisk together the lime juice, vinegar, honey, olive oil and cayenne and season with salt and pepper to taste. Add the cilantro and let sit for 30 minutes.

JICAMA FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Combine jicama, mangos, orange, and cucumber in a bowl. Add lime juice and sprinkle with chili-lime seasoning. Toss to coat.

MEXICAN JICAMA FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Peel jicama and pears. Core pears if using fresh or drain & pat dry with paper towels if using canned.
• Cut into julienne strips. Cut grapes in half. Place jicama, pears and grapes in medium serving bowl.
• Sprinkle with lemon juice. Stir gently.
• Add Splenda, fat free half & half and cinnamon. Gently stir until well blended. Cover and chill 1 to 4 hours( I stir once during the chilling).
• Before serving, stir. You may serve in individual bowls or drain the sweet dressing from the jicama/fruit and serve on plates with lettuce leafs for the base. Jicama is juicy, full of water and also crunchy so there will be dressing to eat with a spoon.

JICAMA AND BLACK BEAN SALAD

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.

JICAMA CITRUS SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients; refrigerate until serving.