Spicy jicama salad with tangerines and cilant

Yield: 8 Servings

Measure Ingredient
1 small Jicama, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes; 1 lb
½ cup Orange juice
¼ teaspoon Salt
1 \N Apple, red, skinned cored cut into 3/4-inch cubes
½ small Cantalope, peeled, seeded cut into 3/4-inch cubes
3 \N Tangerines, peeled, broken into sections and seeded
2 tablespoons Cilantro, fresh roughly chop
1 teaspoon Chile, powdered dried
3 smalls Romaine lettuce leaves for garnish

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.

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