Spicy Jicama Salad with Tangerine and Cilantro Recipe

Name: Spicy Jicama Salad with Tangerine and Cilantro
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 small (1 pound) jicama, peeled and cut into 1/4 by 1-inch matchsticks; Juice of 1 orange; Juice of 1 lime; Juice of 1/2 grapefruit; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 red apple, cored and cut into 1/4 by 1-inch matchsticks; 3 tangerines, peel and pith removed, cut into segments and halved; 1/2 small bunch cilantro, leaves only, finely chopped; 1/2 small arbol chile, stemmed, seeded, and ground to a powder; 6 pale inner leaves of romaine lettuce, for serving

Servings: persons

1 small (1 pound) jicama, peeled and cut into 1/4 by 1-inch matchsticks
Juice of 1 orange
Juice of 1 lime
Juice of 1/2 grapefruit
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup olive oil
1 red apple, cored and cut into 1/4 by 1-inch matchsticks
3 tangerines, peel and pith removed, cut into segments and halved
1/2 small bunch cilantro, leaves only, finely chopped
1/2 small arbol chile, stemmed, seeded, and ground to a powder
6 pale inner leaves of romaine lettuce, for serving

1
In a large nonreactive bowl, combine the jicama with the orange, lime, ad grapefruit juices, and the salt.
2
Toss to mix and let sit, covered at room temperature for 1 hour.
3
About 15 minutes before serving, add the olive oil, apple, tangerines and cilantro to the bowl and toss thoroughly.
4
Toss the mixture every few minutes until serving time.
5
Season with the ground chile, taste for seasoning and toss again before serving.
6
Scoop some salad into each lettuce and serve.

170

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 small (1 pound) jicama, peeled and cut into 1/4 by 1-inch matchsticks, Juice of 1 orange, Juice of 1 lime, Juice of 1/2 grapefruit, and more.

Yes, Spicy Jicama Salad with Tangerine and Cilantro falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Spicy Jicama Salad with Tangerine and Cilantro

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