For those of you not familiar with jicama - it's a white bulb with a
fibrous texture, also known as a Mexican Yam. It's fairly plain tasting, but adds crunch and a hint
of sweetness, similar to like a carrot. It contains vitamins C, A and B, along with calcium. To eat, peel the exterior and then thinly slice or grate (my preference) the jicama.
A couple of years ago I posted a different recipe for a jicama salad - (Jicama Lime Chicken Salad) which I love, but I was looking for something a little more on the sweet side. This is what I came up with for a family get together over Memorial Day weekend. You could definitely add chicken to this if you wanted protein in it.
SALAD
1 head of Romaine, chopped (or two hearts)
2 Roma Tomatoes, chopped ( I remove the seeds/juice and use just the flesh)
1 c Sweet Corn
1 c Carrots, shredded
1 c Jicama, shredded & drained*
Optional Crunch Factor (I wish I had added something like wonton strips, tortilla strips, or chow mein noodles for a bit of salt & crunch to the salad)
* The longer shredded jicama sits, the more the moisture comes out. I just squeeze the liquid out with my hands. You could use a towel or press into a strainer.
DRESSING
-- Wisk ingredients together or shake in a sealed container. Add a little bit at a time, depending on how much lettuce you use, you may not need the whole amount.
1/4 c Lime Juice
1/4 c Oil (I used sunflower oil)
1/4 c White Sugar
1/2 t Cinnamon
2 t Sesame Seeds
1 t Sesame Oil (optional)
We tried jicama for the first time on the 4th. Made a "patriotic" salad with watermelon, blueberries & jicama. It had an interesting lemon vinaigrette type dressing on it. Was pleasantly surprise that everyone was willing to try the salad more than one time... never know at my house! ;P I cut it into sticks. Next time I will have to try it shredded.
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