Jicama Spinach Dip Recipes

SPINACH DIP WITH JICAMA AND SWEET WHITE ONIONS

Steps:

• Drop the spinach in a large pot of boiling salted water for about 15 seconds to blanch it.
• Remove, and plunge into a large bowl of ice water.
• Drain the spinach, and squeeze out as much water as you can.
• Finely chop the spinach.
• In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese and sour cream.
• Fold in the onion and jicama, and stir in the chopped spinach.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Serve at room temperature with rye bread or crackers.

JICAMA-SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• In small bowl, mix dressing ingredients until well blended. Cover; refrigerate 1 hour to blend flavors.
• Peel jicama; cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices. With 1-inch heart-shaped cutter, cut out shapes from slices (about 1 cup hearts). In large bowl, gently toss jicama, pomegranate seeds and spinach.
• Just before serving, pour dressing over salad; toss gently to mix.

DILLICIOUS JICAMA DIP

Steps:

• Blend together sour cream, mayonnaise, and creme fraiche.
• Stir in seasonings, jicama, green onions, and pimento.
• Cover and refrigerate at least 1-2 hours to blend flavors.

TRIPLE BERRY AND JICAMA SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• In small food processor or blender, combine all dressing ingredients; process until smooth.
• In large bowl, toss spinach and 1/4 cup of the dressing. On 6 serving plates, arrange salad. To serve, top each salad with jicama, blackberries, raspberries, strawberries and drizzle with scant 1 tablespoon of remaining dressing.