Watercress Salad With Carrots And Jicama 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.

ORANGE, JíCAMA, AND WATERCRESS SALAD

Steps:

• In small bowl, whisk together lime juice, zest, salt, and pepper. Gradually whisk in oil, whisking until mixture emulsifies.
• In medium bowl, toss together jícama and 1/4 cup vinaigrette, reserving remaining vinaigrette. Let marinate while preparing rest of ingredients.
• Using paring knife and working over large bowl to catch juice, remove peel and white pith from oranges, then cut between membranes to remove segments (discard membranes).
• To bowl with orange juice, add orange segments, jícama (including vinaigrette), and watercress. Toss well to combine. If desired, add additional vinaigrette, or reserve remainder for another use. Sprinkle with pumpkin seeds if using. Serve immediately.

WATERCRESS SALAD WITH CARROTS AND JICAMA

Steps:

• Make the dressing: Whisk vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until sugar and salt have dissolved. Add cilantro, jalapeno, and ginger. Add oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking until emulsified.
• Assemble the salad: Toss watercress, carrots, jicama, and 2 tablespoons dressing in a large bowl. Divide among plates. Serve remaining dressing on the side.

JICAMA, CITRUS AND WATERCRESS SALAD RECIPE - (5/5)

Steps:

• In a blender, combine the pomegranate juice, vinegar, agave nectar, mustard and lime zest. With the machine on, add the oil in a thin stream and blend until emulsified. Season the dressing with salt and pepper. Using a sharp knife, peel the grapefruit and oranges, removing all of the bitter white pith. Working over a bowl, cut in between the membranes to release the sections. Add the jicama, watercress and pomegranate seeds to the bowl. Add the dressing, toss gently and serve right away.

WATERCRESS, JíCAMA, AND ORANGE SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk first 5 ingredients in small bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in oil. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Rewhisk before using.)
• Remove peel and white pith from oranges. Working over large bowl to catch juices and using small sharp knife, cut oranges between membranes to release segments into bowl. Add jicama, pimientos, and cilantro. Add dressing and toss to coat. Season salad with salt and pepper.
• Divide watercress among 8 plates. Top with orange salad and serve.

WATERCRESS SALAD

Steps:

• In a bowl, whisk together juice, sugar and oil. Toss well with nuts and greens. Season and check.

WATERCRESS AND JICAMA SALAD

Steps:

• Thinly slice the jicama and then cut into 1/8-inch wide strips. Combine the jicama and watercress in a bowl. In a separate bowl whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, salt and pepper. Pour over the salad and toss well to coat. Serve immediately on chilled plates.

WATERCRESS, JICAMA, ORANGE AND GRAPEFRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl. (To prepare the fruit, slice off the tops and bottoms, revealing the flesh. Set the fruit on a cutting board and slice the skin and pith away, revealing the flesh of the orange and grapefruit. Release the fruit from the membranes into sections.).
• Prepare the dressing by.
• combining all ingredients, except lemon juice in a sauce pan. Place over low heat and cook, stirring, for about 2 minutes to develop flavors. Remove dressing from heat and stir in lemon juice.
• Just before serving, toss salad with enough dressing to coat. Serve immediately.

SPICY CRAB SALAD WITH CARROTS AND JICAMA

Steps:

• Put the crab meat in a mixing bowl, add the chilies, 1/2 teaspoon salt, pepper and lime juice and toss gently, being careful to break up the crab meat as little as possible.
• In another bowl, toss together the jicama, carrots and lemon juice. (The salad can be prepared to this point up to an hour ahead.) Add the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, the mint and the cilantro and toss to combine.
• Divide the crab meat among 6 plates, mounding it in the center, and surround with the watercress. Scatter the jicama and carrots over the crab and serve immediately.

ORANGE, JICAMA, AND WATERCRESS SALAD

Steps:

• In small bowl, whisk together lime juice, zest, salt, and pepper.
• Gradually whisk in oil, whisking until mixture emulsifies.
• In medium bowl, toss together jícama and 1/4 cup vinaigrette, reserving remaining vinaigrette. Let marinate while preparing rest of ingredients.
• Using paring knife and working over large bowl to catch juice, remove peel and white pith from oranges, then cut between membranes to remove segments (discard membranes).
• To bowl with orange juice, add orange segments, jícama (including vinaigrette), and watercress. Toss well to combine.
• If desired, add additional vinaigrette, or reserve remainder for another use. Sprinkle with pumpkin seeds if using. Serve immediately.

FRISéE AND WATERCRESS SALAD WITH JíCAMA AND ORANGES

Steps:

• With sharp knife cut peel and pith from oranges and cut sections free from membranes. Before discarding membranes squeeze out juice to total 1/4 cup for vinaigrette.
• In a small bowl whisk together orange juice, garlic, soy sauce, and vinegar. Add oil in a stream, whisking until emulsified, and season with salt and pepper. Vinaigrette may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.
• Discard any dark green outer leaves from frisée. Wash and dry inner leaves and tear into bite-size pieces. Discard course stems from watercress and wash and dry remainder. Peel jícama and cut into 2-by 1/8-inch sticks (you should have about 1 cup).
• In a large sealable plastic bag combine orange sections, frisée, watercress, and jícama. Salad may be prepared up to this point 1 day ahead and chilled in plastic bag.
• Just before serving, add vinaigrette to plastic bag and shake to combine.

WATERCRESS AND MANGO SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk together all dressing ingredients in a small bowl, then whisk in salt to taste.
• Gently toss all salad ingredients together in a bowl. Add just enough dressing to coat, then serve immediately.

SIMPLE WATERCRESS SALAD

Steps:

• Combine vinegar, salt, and pepper in a salad bowl. Slowly whisk in oil. Add watercress and toss with vinaigrette to evenly coat. Serve immediately.

JICAMA SALAD WITH CARROT SHREDS AND CITRUS DRESSING

Steps:

• Cut jicama into julienne strips. Put in a medium bowl.
• Add carrot shreds and toss.
• In a jar with a tight fitting lid, combine orange juice, lime juice, vinegar, olive oil, cilantro and salt.
• Cover and shake well. Pour dressing over salad and toss. Serve cold.