Parsley Celery Leaf And Jicama Salad Food

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.

CELERY AND PARSLEY SALAD

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine celery, parsley, vinegar, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Top with pomegranate seeds, if using.

CELERY AND JíCAMA SAUTé

Steps:

• Peel strings from celery with a vegetable peeler, then cut celery on a long diagonal into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Peel jicama with a sharp knife and cut into 2- by 1/4-inch matchsticks.
• Heat oil in a 6- to 8-quart heavy pot over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté garlic, turning, until golden on all sides, about 2 minutes. Discard garlic.
• Add celery to oil and sauté, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add jicama and sauté, stirring, until slightly translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients and remove from heat.