Best 5 Jicama Romaine Salad Recipes

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Jicama-Romaine Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines the sweetness of jicama, the crunchiness of romaine lettuce, and a zesty dressing made with lime juice, honey, and cilantro. This healthy and flavorful salad is a perfect side dish or light lunch option. The zesty dressing adds a tangy and aromatic flavor to the salad, while the combination of jicama and romaine lettuce provides a delightful mix of textures. This article also includes a variation of the salad with grilled shrimp, avocado, and a creamy avocado dressing for a more substantial and protein-packed meal. Additionally, there's a recipe for a tangy and sweet Jicama Slaw that features a blend of jicama, cabbage, carrots, and a tangy dressing.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

HECK OF A JICAMA SALAD



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium jicama root, peeled and sliced into thick matchsticks
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons sugar
2 limes, juiced
2 hearts romaine, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves, a handful of leaves, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, eyeball it in the palm of your hand
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, eyeball it
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place jicama in a bowl, sprinkle with salt and sugar, and add the juice of 1 lime. Let jicama stand 15 minutes. While jicama softens, work on the rest of your meal.
  • Arrange romaine on a serving plate. Top romaine with jicama. Juice 1 lime into a small bowl, add cilantro and cumin. Whisk in extra-virgin olive oil in a slow stream. Pour dressing over salad and season with salt and pepper.

JICAMA SALAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Peel 1 jicama (1 1/4 pounds) and cut into thin matchsticks. Cut 4 radishes into matchsticks. Whisk 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 teaspoons agave syrup, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and a pinch of cayenne pepper in a large bowl. Add the jicama, radishes, 1 sliced scallion and 2 tablespoons each chopped cilantro and mint; toss. Season with salt.

JICAMA ROMAINE SALAD



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Stephanie Homme and her family in Baton Rouge, Louisiana are real fans of jicama. "It's a Mexican root vegetable that's like a cross between a turnip and sweet potato," she explains. "It's juicy, sweet and adds crunch and heat to this wonderful salad with feisty Mexican flair."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 cups torn romaine
4 cups julienned peeled jicama
2 medium tomatoes, cut into thin wedges
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
DRESSING:
1/4 cup chopped green chilies
2 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise
1 tablespoon fat-free milk
1 tablespoon sour cream
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • Combine first four ingredients. In a small bowl, mix dressing ingredients; toss gently with salad. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 114mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CLEMENTINE JICAMA SALAD



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Provided by Lillian Chou

Categories     Salad     Cheese     Citrus     No-Cook     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Potluck     Seed     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 (first course) servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 teaspoon chopped garlic
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
6 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon sugar
8 clementines (1 3/4 pounds), peeled and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1 pound jicama, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch-thick matchsticks (3 cups)
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
3/4 cup packed cilantro sprigs
1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco or mild feta
1/3 cup raw green (hulled) pumpkin seeds (pepitas), toasted

Steps:

  • Mince and mash garlic to a paste with 1/2 teaspoon salt, then whisk together with lime juice, oil, sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl.
  • Just before serving, add clementines, jicama, onion, and cilantro and gently toss. Season with salt. Sprinkle with cheese and pumpkin seeds.

JICAMA SALAD WITH LIME VINAIGRETTE AND MINT CREAM



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The chef Eric Werner, who moved from Brooklyn to the Yucatán Peninsula, in Mexico, in 2009, and opened Hartwood in Tulum, puts in long hours on the road every week chasing down local produce at remote markets and farms. He might not know what he'll do with it once back in the kitchen, he has the knack for turning a jumble of tropical fruits and vegetables into an American-style composed salad or a rustic but elegant side dish. Jicama is native to Central America, and readily available in the United States, but most home cooks haven't embraced it yet. This salad should change that. It's sliced into refreshing, crunchy slices, then lavished with flavors like mint and lime that are cool, tart and sweet. If you're not putting the salad together immediately, keep the sliced jicama in the refrigerator, covered with cold water and a squeeze of lemon juice. It will last for at least a day. Pat dry before using.

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     dinner, lunch, salads and dressings

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 medium-size jicama (about the size of a baking potato)
2 large navel oranges
1/2 cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds), lightly toasted in a skillet or oven
1/2 cup sunflower seeds, lightly toasted in a skillet or oven
1 cup fresh mint leaves
1 tablespoon lime juice
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt, more to taste
2 teaspoons honey
Diced watermelon, or pomegranate seeds and pomegranate molasses to garnish, optional
3 tablespoons pepitas, lightly toasted
1 cup mint leaves
1/2 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon lime juice
1/3 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Using a knife or peeler, peel jicama. Cut off rounded edges to shape jicama into a solid square or rectangle. Slice 1/4 inch thick, then cut slices into 2-inch squares. Set aside in a bowl.
  • Peel oranges with a knife and cut into segments, removing as much white pith as possible. Add to jicama (reserving a few segments for garnish) and refrigerate. This can be done up to 4 hours ahead.
  • Make the mint cream: In a blender, combine pepitas, mint, oil, honey and lime juice. Blend at high speed until smooth. While blending, slowly add 1/2 cup cold water and blend until emulsified. Blend in sour cream and salt. Strain to remove any solids.
  • When ready to serve, add pepitas, sunflower seeds and mint leaves to bowl (reserving a few leaves for garnish) with jicama and oranges. Whisk together lime juice, oil, salt and honey, then pour over salad and toss gently. Taste for salt and other seasonings, adding more as needed.
  • Spoon 2 or 3 tablespoons of mint cream on each plate or bowl and swirl to cover bottom. Gently spoon salad mixture on top. Garnish with reserved orange segments and mint leaves, plus watermelon or pomegranate seeds and molasses, if using. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 507, UnsaturatedFat 29 grams, Carbohydrate 38 grams, Fat 38 grams, Fiber 16 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 416 milligrams, Sugar 14 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • When choosing jicama, look for firm, smooth roots that are free of blemishes and bruises. They should feel heavy for their size.
  • To peel jicama, use a sharp knife to slice off the thin, brown skin. Be careful not to cut into the flesh of the jicama.
  • Jicama can be eaten raw or cooked. If you are eating it raw, slice it thinly or grate it. If you are cooking it, you can stir-fry it, roast it, or add it to soups and stews.
  • Jicama is a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin C, and potassium. It is also low in calories and carbohydrates.
  • Jicama can be used in a variety of dishes, including salads, soups, stir-fries, and roasted vegetable platters.

Conclusion:

Jicama is a delicious and versatile vegetable that can be enjoyed in many different ways. It is a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin C, and potassium, and it is also low in calories and carbohydrates. Whether you are eating it raw or cooked, jicama is a healthy and flavorful addition to your diet.

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