Spicy Jicama Salad with Tangerines
Yield
8 servingsPrep
10 minCook
15 minReady
30 minLow Fat, Fat-Free, Low in Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, Low Carb, Low Sodium
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | small |
jicama
peeled, cut up |
|
| ½ | cup |
orange juice
|
|
| ¼ | teaspoon |
salt
|
|
| 1 | each |
apples
cored, cubed |
|
| ½ | small |
cantaloupe
peeled, seeded, cubed |
*
|
| 3 | each |
tangerines
peeled, seeded |
* |
| 2 | tablespoons |
cilantro
chopped |
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
hot chili peppers
powdered |
|
| 3 | small |
lettuce leaves
|
*
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | small |
jicama
peeled, cut up |
|
| 118 | ml |
orange juice
|
|
| 1.3 | ml |
salt
|
|
| 1 | each |
apples
cored, cubed |
|
| 0.5 | small |
cantaloupe
peeled, seeded, cubed |
*
|
| 3 | each |
tangerines
peeled, seeded |
* |
| 3E+1 | ml |
cilantro
chopped |
|
| 5 | ml |
hot chili peppers
powdered |
|
| 3 | small |
lettuce leaves
|
*
|
Directions
Place jicama in large non-corrosive bowl, pour in orange juice and sprinkle with salt.
Toss well, cover and let stand at room temperature for an hour or so.
About 15 minutes before serving, add apple, cantalope, tangerines and cilantro to bowl and mix thoroughly.
Toss mixture every few minutes until time to serve.
Season with powdered chile and add more salt and cilantro if desired.
Toss one final time. Scoop salad into serving bowl lined with romaine leaves.
