EASY LUNCH IDEA: Pomelo & Jícama Salad with Spicy Garlic Dressing
Jicama (HEE-kah-ma) - aka yam bean, Mexican turnip, or Mexican potato - is an edible root vegetable native to Mexico. Spaniards spread its cultivation from Mexico to the Philippines and from there it went to China and other parts of Southeast Asia, Cambodia included.
It's cheap, yum, and easy to cook with. The root has a yellow and papery outer skin and the inside has a crisp texture that resembles a raw potato or pear. The flavor is sweet and starchy, reminiscent of some apples or raw green beans. Though it is often eaten raw in salads, It also often ends up in soups and stir-fried dishes.
Pomelo & Jícama Salad with Spicy Garlic Dressing
For those who have never heard of Jícama, here's a picture.....
Ingredients (serves 2)
For the dressing
1 lime, juice only
1 small clove of garlic, minced
1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
1/2-1 tsp chili paste, or to taste
FYI: CLICK HERE to learn how to make your own chili paste.
For the salad
1 cup purple/red cabbage, shredded
1 cup white cabbage, shredded
1 cup jícama; peeled and finely chopped in matchsticks
1/2 big pomelo; peeled, segmented and chopped
1/4 cup toasted sunflower seeds
1/4 cup freshly chopped chives
FYI: if you can't find a pomelo, grapefruit works too.
Directions
- Combine all dressing ingredients in a bowl. Whisk well to combine.
- Add all salad ingredients in a large bowl. Toss to combine.
- Divide salad over plates or bowls. Top with roasted sunflower seeds, chives, and drizzle with spicy garlic dressing.
Bon Appétit
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wanna eat it once, looking so delicious, can I?
Hehe.. sure you can!
The salad looks pretty great, the only problem is finding some jícama :D
A lot of stores across Europe are starting to sell it too. If not you can substitute it with apple. It has a similar taste and texture. Thanks for stopping by!
That's pretty awesome. I'll try it with the apple, thank you :D
This recipe looks very delicious and yummy...sooo fresh thanks for sharing
Thanks my friend!
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This looks delicious Amy, almost like a raw vegan Pad Thai :)
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Ohh now you made me hungry for a vegan pad thai... so good. Thanks for all the support. You are a true gem to have around. Loved all the people you mentioned.... kinda my favorites too ;) Plus you of course ;)
Aww you're sweet - thanks so much! ♥
Look's healthy and tasty :)
Thanks @gustoo!
Nice recipe, I havent ever even seen the jícama before, Could you recommend a sub for this? Would regular turnip work do you think? (just saw the apple suggestion! Duh, thanks)
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All the best ;-D
Hehe... apple is the closest thing indeed. Likewise, happy to have you among my steemit friends and I have a feeling we can learn so much from each other. Love the vegan steemit community and it is growing by the day! All the best and success to you too ;)
Totally, have a great day.
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Ohh that sounds cool. I'll take a look at it in in just a sec.
Ohhhh! It looks so tasty! Here also in Mauritius they put chili paste in salad , i like salad but this one looks different.
Do you have jicama in Mauritius? Thanks for stopping by!
Those are all great ingredients! The grapefruit, sunflower seeds, and chives would go great together! I would use Jerusalem artichokes because the Jicama doesn't grow here. Well, neither does the grapefruit, but I don't have an alternative for that, lol. I'd order your salad at a restaurant! :D
Jerusalem artichokes will only make it better hehe. I'll make you one... you just have to fly over hehe ;)