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Jicama Salad

Here's how you make Jicama Salad
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  • Servings: 6
  • Prep: 20m
  • Cook: 0m
    • The following recipe serves 6 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 jicama 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 pounds
  • 1 small english cucumber
  • 1/2 cup red onions, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon lime zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1/ teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried chili flakes
  • 3 tablespoons virgin olive oil
  • Green lettuce leaves to trim the bowl
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Peel the jicama, cut into 8 slices, cut the slices across into bite size 1/8" pieces

  • Step 2: Leave the peel on the cucumber, cut it lengthwise and remove the seeds, cut into 1/8" slices. You should have apprxorimately 1 cup

  • Step 3: Combine jicama, cucumber and onion in a large bowl and toss lightly

  • Step 4: Mix together the lime juice, lime zest, garlic, salt and chili in a small bowl

  • Step 5: Gradually add the oil, whisking the whole time

  • Step 6: Pour the dressing over the jicama and toss lightly to evenly coat all the ingredients

  • Step 7: Refrigerate covered for one to two hours allowing the flavors to blend

  • Step 8: Line a bowl with lettuce leaves, fill with salad and serve

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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