When a guy -- a GUY! -- writes, "I just adore this recipe", it's gotta be good. And let me tell you, Matt Bites is right. I adore this recipe too. (And have you seen his food blog? I adore IT, too!)Simple. Wet and sweet with jicama. Bright and fresh-tasting. A tad unusual. Low in calories. Low in carbs. Make ahead.
Jicama? It's pronounced HEE-ka-ma or HIK-ka-ma and is also called yambean and the Mexican potato and Mexican turnip.
PICNIC TIME ... This is a perfect make-ahead salad for outdoor picnics. It's makes ahead, has no mayonnaise, pairs beautifully with other picnic food like fried chicken, sandwiches, etc. Hey! Guess who's hosting a picnic today? The good folks at Slash Food! It's not too late to rustle up something quick!
NEXT TIME ...
- I'll make a double batch and keep it in the frig for lunch-time salads all week ~ or to have ready for an impromtu picnic!
- I'll consider skipping the food processor for a salad-ish (vs slaw-ish) texture. Jicama grates easily with a box grater and a sharp knife makes quick work of the other vegetables.
JICAMA SLAW
Bookmark or print Jicama Slaw
See Matt Bite's version
Hands-on time: 25 minutes
Time to table: 25 minutes
Makes 6 cups
DRESSING
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
Zest and juice of 1 lime
SALAD
2 cups grated or chopped jicama (from about 1 pound, peel first)
1/2 an English cucumber, grated or chopped
4 red radishes, grated or chopped
1 carrot, grated or chopped
1/4 cup grated or chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Get creative -- add & subtract, increase & decrease!
Whisk the dressing ingredients in a large bowl. Add the salad ingredients and toss.
NUTRITION ESTIMATE
Per Serving: 47 Cal (43% from Fat, 5% from Protein, 52% from Carb); 1 g Protein; 2 g Tot Fat; 0 g Sat Fat; 7 g Carb; 3 g Fiber; NetCarb4; 15 mg Calcium; 0 mg Iron; 11 mg Sodium; 0 mg Cholesterol; Weight Watchers 1/2 point
ALANNA's TIPS
- When you see this ♥ or ◄ in the title and the Recipe Box, you know the recipe's a personal favorite. Tastes vary, of course, but the mark is one indication of another vegetable recipe that's worth paying attention to.
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