Broccoli Jicama Salad Food

JICAMA SALAD (MEXICO)

Steps:

• Peel, then slice the jicama in half length-wise and cut it into julienne "sticks" 2-inch by 1/8-inch.
• Split the zucchini in half and cut it into 2-inch by 1/8-inch julienne "sticks".
• Peel, halve and slice the carrot into 2-inch by 1/8-inch julienne "sticks".
• Cut the red onion into 1/8-inch half moons.
• Combine the vegetables into a salad bowl.
• In a small bowl combine the oil, vinegars, honey, salt , cayenne and cilantro.
• Add the dressing to the vegetables and toss to mix well.

ORANGE JICAMA SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk together the orange and lime juices in a nonreactive bowl, and taste to make sure you like the mixture of the juices.
• If you feel it needs more lime, or more orange, adjust as necessary, and add salt and pepper to taste; set aside.
• Take your baby greens (or mesclun) and divide it among individual plates (recipe serves 6), and set aside.
• In a large bowl, gently toss the jicama, orange segments, and cilantro.
• Drizzle with the citrus juice mixture and toss gently to combine.
• Arrange the jicama mixture on top of the greens you have arranged on plates, and garnish your salad with red onion slices.
• Sprinkle very lightly with chili powder.
• ENJOY!

GRANDMA Z'S CRUNCH SALAD

Steps:

• Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate, then crumble.
• Toss broccoli, grapes, celery, jicama, and green onions together in a large bowl.
• Whisk mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, and curry powder in a bowl until well blended.
• Pour dressing over vegetables and toss with crumbled bacon and pine nuts.

JICAMA SALAD

Steps:

• Pare the Jicama; cut lengthwise into 8 wedges; cut wedges crosswise into 1/8" slices.
• Cut cucumber lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
• Cut halves crosswise into 1/8"slices.
• Combine Jicama, Cucumber And Onion in a large bowl.
• Toss lightly.
• Mix lime juice, lime rind,garlic, salt, and chili in a small bowl.
• Gradually add oil continuously whisking until thoroughly blended.
• Pour dressing over Jicama mixture, toss lightly to evenly coat the salad.
• Refrigerate 1-2 hours , covered, to blend the flavors.
• Just before serving line a shallow salad bowl with the lettuce leaves and spoon salad on top.

MEXICAN JICAMA SALAD

Steps:

• Julienne the jicama, beets, and carrots. Mix together in a large bowl.
• Drain the mandarin oranges, reserving liquid. Add the orange segments to the jicama mixture.
• Remove the zest of 1 lime and set aside. Juice the limes, which should yield about 3 tablespoons Whisk up the lime juice and the zest with 1/4 cup of the mandarin orange liquid. While whisking, drizzle in the oil to make smooth vinaigrette. You could get away with a little less oil here if that's a concern. Check the flavour of the vinaigrette; if it's too sour for your tastes, add a little honey or agave nectar to take the lime edge off.
• Pour the vinaigrette over jicama mixture. Add in the cilantro and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Transfer the salad to a platter or serving bowl and sprinkle with the peanuts.

STRAWBERRY JICAMA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large salad bowl combine the salad ingredients.
• Whisk together the dressing ingredients.
• Pour dressing over salad and toss well; serve.

SWEET AND CRUNCHY JICAMA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, parsley, honey and salt. Add the jicama, carrots, apple and sesame seeds. Toss well to coat everything in the dressing. Let the salad sit for 30 minutes at room temperature to allow the flavors to combine and the vegetables to soften slightly.