WATERCRESS, JíCAMA, AND ORANGE SALAD

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Categories     Salad     Citrus     Leafy Green     No-Cook     Quick & Easy     Winter     Anise     Watercress     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon crushed aniseed
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
6 navel oranges
4 cups matchstick-size strips peeled jicama (from about 2 1/2 pounds)
2 4-ounce jars sliced pimientos, drained
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 large bunches watercress, thick stems trimmed

Steps:

  • Whisk first 5 ingredients in small bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in oil. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Rewhisk before using.)
  • Remove peel and white pith from oranges. Working over large bowl to catch juices and using small sharp knife, cut oranges between membranes to release segments into bowl. Add jicama, pimientos, and cilantro. Add dressing and toss to coat. Season salad with salt and pepper.
  • Divide watercress among 8 plates. Top with orange salad and serve.

Tanya Matthews
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This salad is a great make-ahead dish. You can make it the night before and it will still be delicious the next day.


Aabid Ali
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I love that this salad is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Pandey Kamal
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


janet sammy
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I've never made a salad with jicama before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The jicama adds a nice crunch and sweetness to the salad.


Dalila Pascual
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I made this salad for a potluck, and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Azryel Casey
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. It's the perfect dish to serve on a hot summer day.


Ahmad Shuaibu Abubakar
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I'm not a big fan of watercress, but I really enjoyed it in this salad. The orange and jicama helped to balance out the peppery flavor.


Aleksey Kiforishin
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover oranges. I always have a few oranges in my fridge, so it's nice to have a recipe that I can use them in.


Sheikh Ayaan
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I love the crunch of the jicama in this salad. It adds a nice textural contrast to the soft watercress and oranges.


DF Krull
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I wasn't sure how the flavors of watercress, jicama, and orange would go together, but I was pleasantly surprised! This salad is a great combination of sweet, savory, and tangy.


Mpho Otukile
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's perfect for a light and healthy lunch or dinner.


Raheem Gaba
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I've never had watercress before, but I'm so glad I tried it in this salad. It added a nice peppery flavor that balanced out the sweetness of the oranges and jicama.


Saim Mridha
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This salad was a hit at my last dinner party! The flavors of the watercress, jicama, and orange were so refreshing and bright. I'll definitely be making this again.