CHILE-DUSTED ORANGES, JíCAMA, AND CUCUMBER

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Categories     Fruit     Vegetable     No-Cook     Quick & Easy     Low/No Sugar     Orange     Cucumber     Summer     Raw     Gourmet

Yield Makes 8 hors d'oeuvre servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 navel oranges
1 small jicama (1 lb), peeled and quartered lengthwise
1/2 seedless cucumber (usually plastic-wrapped), peeled and halved lengthwise
Cayenne to taste

Steps:

  • Cut off peel and white pith from 3 oranges with a sharp knife. Cut peeled fruit in half lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Cut remaining orange in half crosswise, then cut each half into 6 to 8 wedges for squeezing.
  • Cut jicama wedges and cucumber crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
  • Squeeze juice from 4 to 6 orange wedges into a bowl, then add jicama, cucumber, and salt to taste and toss well. Season orange slices with salt and arrange on a platter with jicama and cucumber. Lightly sprinkle with cayenne.
  • Serve with remaining orange wedges.

khokhar shab
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This is a great recipe for a light and healthy lunch.


Bharat Singh saud
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I'm not a big fan of oranges, but I still enjoyed this dish. The chile powder really balanced out the sweetness of the oranges.


Asini Destiny
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover oranges.


md eimon
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I would recommend serving this dish with a dipping sauce, such as a yogurt-based sauce or a honey-lime dressing.


Dean Pretorius
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This is a great recipe for a party because it can be made ahead of time.


Fatima 205
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I love the crunch of the jicama and cucumber in this dish.


Rakib howladar
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits and vegetables.


Mr.joy mondol
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover oranges and jicama.


alamysa Etts
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This is a great recipe for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and the colors are so vibrant.


Rana Ali Kingaa
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but I still enjoyed this dish. The chile powder was just the right amount of heat.


Aktar Khan
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I would recommend using a good quality chile powder for this recipe. It really makes a difference in the flavor.


Robiul Khan
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I made this dish for my friends and they all loved it. It's definitely a keeper!


MDNajmulsakib 7172
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This recipe is easy to make and doesn't require any special ingredients.


Josephine Ola
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I wasn't sure how the chile powder would taste with the oranges, but I was pleasantly surprised at how well they went together.


Priscilla Mulongo
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This is a great recipe for a light and healthy snack or appetizer.


Jamshid Afghan
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I love the combination of sweet and spicy in this dish. The oranges and jicama are sweet and juicy, while the cucumber and chile powder add a bit of heat.


Nadim fawaz
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This recipe was a hit at my last party! The oranges, jicama, and cucumber were all so refreshing and flavorful, and the chile powder added a nice kick.