Citrus Jicama Salad with Cayenne-Lime Dressing

A refreshing spring salad that goes with everything, especially Mexican entrees. Jicama is a root vegetable you can find in the produce section, full of nutrients, fiber, and good for the microbiome. - serves 6-8

Citrus Jicama Salad

• 4 seedless oranges/tangerines or 6-8 clementines, peeled and separated
• 1 ½ cup, peeled jicama, cut into bite-size pieces
• ½ cup chopped red onion
• ¼ cup chopped fresh chopped cilantro

Gently combine ingredients and add enough dressing to lightly coat the ingredients. Serve on baby greens and garnish with cilantro sprigs. You could also top with sliced avocado and add bell pepper and grated carrot.

Cayenne/Lime Dressing

• ¼ c. olive oil
• ¼ c. fresh lime juice
• ½ tsp. ground cumin
• Salt to taste
• ¼ cup plain yogurt
• ½ -1tsp. cayenne pepper
• ½ tsp. ground coriander
• 1 tbsp. honey or agave

Mix well and store extra in the refrigerator

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Citrus Jicama Salad with Cayenne-Lime Dressing

A refreshing spring salad that goes with everything, especially Mexican entrees. Jicama is a root vegetable you can find in the produce section, full of nutrients, fiber, and good for the microbiome.

Servings 6 people

Author Susan Evans, Certified Clinical Herbalist

Ingredients

Citrus Jicama Salad

• 4 seedless oranges/tangerines or 6-8 clementines peeled and separated
• 1 ½ cup peeled jicama, cut into bite-size pieces
• ½ cup chopped red onion
• ¼ cup chopped fresh chopped cilantro

Cayenne/Lime Dressing

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• Salt to taste
• 1/4 cup plain yogurt
• 1/2-1 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tbsp honey or agave

Instructions

Citrus Jicama Salad

1. Gently combine ingredients and add enough dressing to lightly coat the ingredients. Serve on baby greens and garnish with cilantro sprigs. You could also top with sliced avocado and add bell pepper and grated carrot.

Cayenne/Lime Dressing

1. Mix well and store extra in the refrigerator