Rachael Ray Jicama Carrot Orange Chipotle Slaw Food

JICAMA-CARROT SLAW

Steps:

• Combine 3 tablespoons each lime juice and finely chopped dates or currants and 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large bowl; let stand 10 minutes. Cut 1 medium carrot and 1 pound peeled jicama into matchsticks. Add the vegetables to the date mixture, season with salt and toss to coat. Stir in some torn mint.

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.

HECK OF A JICAMA SALAD

Steps:

• Place jicama in a bowl, sprinkle with salt and sugar, and add the juice of 1 lime. Let jicama stand 15 minutes. While jicama softens, work on the rest of your meal.
• Arrange romaine on a serving plate. Top romaine with jicama. Juice 1 lime into a small bowl, add cilantro and cumin. Whisk in extra-virgin olive oil in a slow stream. Pour dressing over salad and season with salt and pepper.

JICAMA AND CARROT SLAW

Steps:

• Whisk together pineapple juice, lime juice, and oil. Add salt, pepper, and coriander.
• Slice off rough outer skin from jicama and peel carrots. Using a sharp knife, cut jicama and carrots into matchsticks, about 3 inches long, and 1/8 inch thick, or shred vegetables in a food processor. Combine jicama and carrots in a large bowl and add dressing. Toss well and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

ENSALADA XEK (JICAMA AND MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD)

Steps:

• Peel jicama. The skin of this root vegetable will peel right off after you insert a knife between the skin and the flesh. Remove any traces of brown or remaining skin with a vegetable peeler. To keep the vegetable from discoloring as you work, rub liberally with lime juice. Cut jicama into julienne strips.
• Toss in a large bowl with the orange juice.
• Peel cucumber, seed and dice.
• Meanwhile, peel oranges and separate into sections, removing any seeds.
• Toss oranges and cucumber with jícama. Add chile and cilantro.
• Toss and check for seasonings. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

JICAMA-ORANGE SALAD WITH CHIPOTLE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Arrange individual leaves of romaine on salad plates as bed for salad.
• Remove rind and pith from oranges, and slice across to expose the sections; about 1/4" each slice.
• Remove seeds as necessary.
• Spread oranges over lettuce in a fan pattern, sprinkling with jicama, olives, and cilantro leaves (flat leaf parsley may be used if you prefer).
• For the vinaigrette dressing, make a paste out of the chilies, salt, pepper, and garlic, by placing in a bowl and pressing with a flat mallet or other suitable utensil.
• Add fruit juices and olive oil, whisking together well.
• Pour over salad and serve.

RACHAEL RAY JICAMA, CARROT ORANGE-CHIPOTLE SLAW

Steps:

• Whisk the marmalade with orange juice, chipotle sauce, vinegar and oil. Cut the jicama into pieces to fit in the feeder of a food processor. Place shredder attachment blade in bowl and shred the jicama. Toss jicama and carrots with dressing and cilantro.