PEAR-AND-JICAMA SALAD

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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.

Yeshiwas Wubalem
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This salad was just okay. The flavors were a bit bland and the dressing was too thick. I wouldn't make it again.


Rupika Manawadu
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I usually add some chopped nuts or seeds for extra crunch.


Mubashar King
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover pears and jicama. It's also a healthy and refreshing dish that's perfect for summer.


Adalyn Jones
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I made this salad for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The flavors are perfect and the dressing is delicious. I will definitely be making this salad again.


Ruth Mana
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This salad was a bit disappointing. The flavors were bland and the dressing was too sweet. I wouldn't recommend it.


Yasir Mehmood Shah
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This salad is so delicious and easy to make! I love the combination of flavors and textures. The pears are sweet and juicy, the jicama is crunchy and refreshing, and the dressing is tangy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this salad again an


Yanet
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Pear and jicama salad is a refreshing and healthy dish. The combination of sweet pears and crunchy jicama is perfect, and the dressing adds a zesty flavor. I made it for a potluck and it was a hit! I'll definitely be making this again.