Best 12 Pearjicama Salad Recipes

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Are you looking for a refreshing and flavorful salad to add to your menu? Look no further than the pearjicama salad. This colorful and crunchy salad combines the sweetness of pears with the crispness of jicama, and is tossed in a tangy dressing made with lime juice, cilantro, and honey. Whether you're looking for a light lunch option or a side dish to serve at your next party, this pearjicama salad is sure to please everyone at the table.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

PEAR-AND-JICAMA SALAD



Pear-and-Jicama Salad image

Jicama, a root vegetable with tan skin and white flesh, is available at most supermarkets. Its mild sweetness and crunchy texture make it a refreshing addition to salads.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Lunch Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lime
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 pear, halved, cored, and thinly sliced
1 small jicama (about 12 ounces), peeled, quartered, and thinly sliced
1/2 cup fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Cut peel and pith from lime. Slice lime along membranes to release segments, and reserve segments.
  • Whisk lime juice and oil in a medium bowl, and season with salt and pepper. Add pear, jicama, and cilantro, and toss to combine. Fold in reserved lime segments, and season with more salt if desired. Serve immediately.

SWEET AND CRUNCHY JICAMA SALAD



Sweet and Crunchy Jicama Salad image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
1 tablespoon honey, such as wildflower
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 large jicama (1 to 1 1/2 pounds), peeled and cut into thin matchsticks
1 large carrot, peeled and cut into thin matchsticks
1 Honeycrisp apple, cut into thin matchsticks
1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, parsley, honey and salt. Add the jicama, carrots, apple and sesame seeds. Toss well to coat everything in the dressing. Let the salad sit for 30 minutes at room temperature to allow the flavors to combine and the vegetables to soften slightly.

JICAMA FRUIT SALAD



Jicama Fruit Salad image

This jicama fruit salad is also known as "pico de gallo" in Mexico. Not to be confused with the other pico de gallo, which is a savory salsa. This salad is very refreshing and very forgiving. Any fruits can be added but the original vegetable in this salad is always jicama.

Provided by Yoly

Categories     Salad     Fruit Salad Recipes     Orange Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound jicama, peeled and diced
2 small mangos, peeled and cut into small chunks
1 orange, sectioned and diced
1 small cucumber - peeled, sliced, cut into thirds
2 limes, juiced
1 ½ tablespoons chili-lime seasoning (such as Tajin®)

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111.2 calories, Carbohydrate 28.6 g, Fat 0.4 g, Fiber 8.2 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 456.4 mg, Sugar 15 g

JICAMA SALAD



Jicama Salad image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 large jicama, julienned
2 large carrots, julienne
1 cup red onion, finely sliced
1/2 red pepper, julienned
1/2 yellow pepper, julienned
1 tomato, julienned
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
2 tablespoons olive oil
Pinch of cayenne
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

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 CITRUS SALAD



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Never tried jicama? It is a crunchy Mexican turnip, and I love to use it in this super easy salad. The jicama is ideal alongside the vibrant flavors of the tangerines and shallots. Between the sweet and sour flavors in this salad and its crunchy texture, it's all delish if you ask me. -Crystal Jo Bruns, Iliff, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 tangerines, peeled, quartered and sliced
1 pound medium jicama, peeled and cubed
2 shallots, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons lemon or lime juice
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients; refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 76 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 123mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SIMPLE GRILLED PEAR AND JICAMA SALAD



Simple Grilled Pear and Jicama Salad image

Fire up the grill and throw on some fruit with this fine recipe! Our recipe for Simple Grilled Pear and Jicama Salad is easy to enjoy.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup pomegranate juice
2 tsp. HEINZ Tarragon Vinegar
1/2 tsp. zest and 1 Tbsp. juice from 1 lemon
1-1/2 tsp. GREY POUPON Dijon Mustard
1 clove garlic, minced
1/8 tsp. ground black pepper
1/2 cup olive oil
6 ripe pears, cut in half, cored
1/2 small jicama, peeled, cut into thick slices
1 can (15 oz.) chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed
1/2 cup walnuts, toasted
1/2 cup ATHENOS Crumbled Feta Cheese with Garlic & Herb
1 pkg. (10 oz.) torn field greens

Steps:

  • Blend juice, vinegar, lemon zest, juice, mustard, garlic and pepper in blender until smooth. Gradually add oil, blending until well combined after each addition. Reserve 1/4 cup juice mixture. Refrigerate remaining juice mixture until ready to use.
  • Heat greased grill to medium-high heat. Brush pear halves and jicama slices with some of the reserved juice mixture. Grill 5 to 8 min. or until tender, turning after 3 min. and brushing with remaining reserved juice mixture. Remove from grill. Cut pears into slices and cut jicama into sticks.
  • Combine pears, jicama, chickpeas, nuts and cheese in large bowl. Add greens; mix lightly. Drizzle with remaining juice mixture; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 190 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 8 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 6 g

JICAMA - APPLE SALAD



Jicama - Apple Salad image

This recipe has such a nice crisp texture. Not overly sweet, would make a nice change of pace for coleslaw. I came up with this just experimenting. I think chopped walnuts would also be good in this.

Provided by Miss Annie in Indy

Categories     Apple

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb jicama
1 large granny smith apple (or apple of choice)
1 carrot (optional)
3 tablespoons mayonnaise (I used soynaise)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon water
2 teaspoons sugar (I used splenda)
1 dash salt (optional)
1/8 teaspoon pepper (optional)
1 dash cayenne pepper, to taste (optional)

Steps:

  • Peel jicama and cut into chunks.
  • Wash apple, core and cut into chunks.
  • Wash carrot, peel if needed, cut into chunks.
  • Add above chunks to food processor and pulse until desired texture is reached (3-5 pulses should do it).
  • Transfer to bowl and set aside.
  • Combine remaining ingredients, whisk until smooth.
  • Taste for desired seasoning, adjust accordingly.
  • Pour over vegetable mixture and toss.
  • May be served immediately or refrigerate and let flavors meld.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.8, Fat 3.9, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 2.9, Sodium 83.6, Carbohydrate 22.4, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 10.4, Protein 1.1

PEAR AND JICAMA SALAD



Pear and Jicama Salad image

Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     quick, salads and dressings

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 large pears, peeled, cored and cut in julienne
1 medium jicama (about 1 pound), peeled and julienned
3 bunches watercress, washed and stems removed
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
4 tablespoons walnut oil
1 tablespoon snipped chives
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 cup toasted walnuts, chopped

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss together the pears, jicama and half of the watercress. In a small bowl, whisk together the cider vinegar, walnut oil, chives, salt and pepper. Pour half of the vinaigrette over the pear mixture and toss to coat well.
  • Divide the remaining watercress among 8 salad plates. Place equal portions of the pear mixture over the watercress. Sprinkle each salad with some of the walnuts. Serve, passing remaining vinaigrette on the side.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 158, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 454 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams

JICAMA AND ASIAN PEAR SALAD



Jicama and Asian Pear Salad image

Jicima is a crisp, sweet vegetable that is delicious either raw or cooked. Sometimes called the Mexican potato, it's sweet and nutty taste makes it a wonderful addition to salads.

Provided by Brenda.

Categories     Asian

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups romaine lettuce, shredded
2 cups jicama, julienne-sliced
2 Asian pears, cored and chopped
1/2 cup golden raisin
1/4 cup white wine vinaigrette
1/4 cup apple cider or 1/4 cup apple juice
1/4 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder or 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice

Steps:

  • In a bowl, toss the shredded lettuce, jicama, Asian pears and golden raisins until combined.
  • For dressing, whisk together the vinaigrette, apple cider or juice, and five-spice powder or allspice until well mixed.
  • Drizzle over salad and toss well.
  • Serve immediately.
  • Source: www.friedas.com.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 72.7, Fat 0.2, Sodium 4.4, Carbohydrate 18.3, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 11, Protein 1.1

JíCAMA, CARROT, AND PEANUT SALAD



Jícama, Carrot, and Peanut Salad image

Categories     Salad     Quick & Easy     Low/No Sugar     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut     Carrot     Fall     Jícama     Gourmet

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes, or to taste
1 1/2 cups julienne strips of jícama or firm pear
1 1/2 cups julienne strips of carrot
1/4 cup chopped salted roasted peanuts
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons thinly sliced scallion greens
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin

Steps:

  • In a small heavy skillet dry-roast red pepper flakes over moderate heat, stirring, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Transfer pepper flakes to a bowl and toss together with remaining ingredients and salt to taste.

JíCAMA AND PINEAPPLE SALAD WITH CILANTRO VINAIGRETTE



Jícama and Pineapple Salad with Cilantro Vinaigrette image

Categories     Salad     Fruit     Leafy Green     Herb     Side     Vegetarian     Low Sodium     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Pineapple     Spinach     Summer     Bon Appétit     Vegan     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon minced shallot
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 6-ounce package baby spinach, stems trimmed
1 small jicama, peeled, cut into 3-inch-long matchstick-size strips
1 cup cubed fresh pineapple
1/2 cup cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Whisk first 5 ingredients in small bowl to blend. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Combine all remaining ingredients in large bowl. Toss with enough dressing to coat. Divide salad among 4 plates.

JICAMA SALAD



Jicama Salad image

This crunchy jicama salad makes an unusual and refreshing garnish for a hot soup.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Yield Makes 1 1/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
Pinch of cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons chopped cilantro leaves
1/2 teaspoon minced, seeded jalapeno pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups peeled, julienned jicama (about 1/2 medium jicama)

Steps:

  • Stir together all ingredients except jicama in a medium bowl. Add jicama and toss well to combine.

Tips:

  • Use a mandoline or sharp knife to thinly slice the jicama and pears. This will help them marinate more evenly and cook more quickly.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the jicama and pears. If necessary, cook them in batches.
  • Stir the jicama and pears frequently to prevent them from sticking to the pan and burning.
  • If you don't have a grill, you can also cook the jicama and pears in a grill pan over medium heat.
  • Serve the jicama and pears immediately, or let them cool and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

This jicama and pear salad is a refreshing and healthy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. The jicama and pears are grilled until tender and slightly caramelized, then tossed with a simple dressing made with olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, and honey. The result is a salad that is both sweet and savory, with a bright and tangy flavor. If you are looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy jicama and pears, this salad is a great option.

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