No Fat Orange Cucumber And Jicama Salad Food

ORANGE JICAMA SALAD

Steps:

• On 8 individual salad plates, arrange a bed of shredded lettuce.
• Sprinkle the jicama on top.
• Arrange about 5 orange sections in a flower pattern on top of each.
• Sprinkle with the chopped red onion.
• Put a radish in the center of each salad.
• In a small, tightly lidded jar, combine the oil, orange juice, chili powder, vinegar, salt and pepper.
• Shake to blend well.
• Sprinkle about 1 tablespoon over each salad just before serving.

JICAMA-ORANGE SALAD

Steps:

• Peel and segment the oranges with a paring knife (see page 52). Squeeze the empty membranes over a large bowl to release the juices.
• Whisk the chili powder, salt and pepper to taste, the olive oil and lime juice into the orange juice. Toss in the orange segments and jicama. Before serving, add the scallions, cilantro and pomegranate seeds.

JICAMA CITRUS SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients; refrigerate until serving.

JICAMA SALAD WITH ORANGE AND CILANTRO

Steps:

• Peel and cut in half lengthwise: 1 small jicama (about 1/2 pound).
• Cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Cut the slices into 1/4 -inch-wide sticks.
• Peel with a sharp knife down to the flesh, removing all the rind and membrane: 2 oranges.
• Slice into 1/4 -inch-thick rounds and remove the seeds. Arrange the jicama and orange slices on a plate. Sprinkle with: A pinch of paprika or spicy chile powder (ancho or guajillo).
• Make a dressing by whisking together: Juice of 1 lime, Salt, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil.
• Pour over the jicama and oranges. Sprinkle with: 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro.
• Add 1/4 cup sliced radishes. Taste and add more lime juice if needed.

GLUTEN-FREE SPICY JICAMA AND ORANGE SALAD

Steps:

• In large bowl, beat Dressing ingredients with whisk.
• Add jicama, cucumber and oranges; toss to coat. Let stand at room temperature about 30 minutes to blend flavors.
• Top with cilantro.

SUMMER CUCUMBER JICAMA SALAD

Steps:

• Peel cucumber, alternating rows so that thin green strips of peel are left. Slice cucumber into thin rounds.
• Stir cucumber, jicama, lemon zest, and lemon juice together in a bowl until salad is evenly mixed. Gently fold tomatoes into salad.