Orange Jicama And Watercress Salad Recipes

ORANGE, JíCAMA, AND WATERCRESS SALAD

Steps:

• In small bowl, whisk together lime juice, zest, salt, and pepper. Gradually whisk in oil, whisking until mixture emulsifies.
• In medium bowl, toss together jícama and 1/4 cup vinaigrette, reserving remaining vinaigrette. Let marinate while preparing rest of ingredients.
• Using paring knife and working over large bowl to catch juice, remove peel and white pith from oranges, then cut between membranes to remove segments (discard membranes).
• To bowl with orange juice, add orange segments, jícama (including vinaigrette), and watercress. Toss well to combine. If desired, add additional vinaigrette, or reserve remainder for another use. Sprinkle with pumpkin seeds if using. Serve immediately.

ORANGE AND JICAMA SALAD

Steps:

• Peel jicama; cut into 4-inch batons ( 1/2 inch thick). Let soak in an ice-water bath.
• Cut peel and pith from oranges; cut flesh into 1/4-inch-thick rounds; quarter rounds. Quarter lemon cucumbers lengthwise. Cut melon into 1/4-inch-thick rounds.
• Drain jicama; pat dry. Arrange all ingredients on a platter. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle with vinaigrette.

JICAMA, CITRUS AND WATERCRESS SALAD RECIPE - (5/5)

Steps:

• In a blender, combine the pomegranate juice, vinegar, agave nectar, mustard and lime zest. With the machine on, add the oil in a thin stream and blend until emulsified. Season the dressing with salt and pepper. Using a sharp knife, peel the grapefruit and oranges, removing all of the bitter white pith. Working over a bowl, cut in between the membranes to release the sections. Add the jicama, watercress and pomegranate seeds to the bowl. Add the dressing, toss gently and serve right away.

JICAMA SALAD WITH ORANGE AND CILANTRO

Steps:

• Peel and cut in half lengthwise: 1 small jicama (about 1/2 pound).
• Cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Cut the slices into 1/4 -inch-wide sticks.
• Peel with a sharp knife down to the flesh, removing all the rind and membrane: 2 oranges.
• Slice into 1/4 -inch-thick rounds and remove the seeds. Arrange the jicama and orange slices on a plate. Sprinkle with: A pinch of paprika or spicy chile powder (ancho or guajillo).
• Make a dressing by whisking together: Juice of 1 lime, Salt, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil.
• Pour over the jicama and oranges. Sprinkle with: 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro.
• Add 1/4 cup sliced radishes. Taste and add more lime juice if needed.

WATERCRESS CITRUS SALAD WITH POMEGRANATE-POPPY SEED DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk together the pomegranate juice, vinegar, mustard, honey, lime and orange zest and poppy seeds in a medium bowl and season with salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in the oil until emulsified.
• Put the citrus in a bowl; add the jicama and watercress. Add a few tablespoons of the reserved citrus juices and some of the pomegranate dressing, season with salt and pepper and toss to coat. Transfer to a platter and garnish with the pomegranate seeds.

JICAMA-ORANGE SALAD

Steps:

• Peel and segment the oranges with a paring knife (see page 52). Squeeze the empty membranes over a large bowl to release the juices.
• Whisk the chili powder, salt and pepper to taste, the olive oil and lime juice into the orange juice. Toss in the orange segments and jicama. Before serving, add the scallions, cilantro and pomegranate seeds.

WATERCRESS, JíCAMA, AND ORANGE SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk first 5 ingredients in small bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in oil. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Rewhisk before using.)
• Remove peel and white pith from oranges. Working over large bowl to catch juices and using small sharp knife, cut oranges between membranes to release segments into bowl. Add jicama, pimientos, and cilantro. Add dressing and toss to coat. Season salad with salt and pepper.
• Divide watercress among 8 plates. Top with orange salad and serve.

JICAMA CITRUS SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients; refrigerate until serving.

GRAPEFRUIT, SALMON, AND AVOCADO SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Season salmon with salt and pepper. Place in a 9-inch baking dish. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil and sprinkle with half of scallions. Bake until salmon is partially opaque in center, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer to a dish and let cool.
• Break salmon into large pieces and divide among serving dishes. Top each with grapefruit, avocado, greens, and remaining scallions. Season with salt and pepper. Whisk remaining 2 tablespoons oil with lime juice and season with salt. Drizzle dressing over each salad.

ORANGE AND JICAMA SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients. Refrigerate for 1 hour.

FRISéE AND WATERCRESS SALAD WITH JíCAMA AND ORANGES

Steps:

• With sharp knife cut peel and pith from oranges and cut sections free from membranes. Before discarding membranes squeeze out juice to total 1/4 cup for vinaigrette.
• In a small bowl whisk together orange juice, garlic, soy sauce, and vinegar. Add oil in a stream, whisking until emulsified, and season with salt and pepper. Vinaigrette may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.
• Discard any dark green outer leaves from frisée. Wash and dry inner leaves and tear into bite-size pieces. Discard course stems from watercress and wash and dry remainder. Peel jícama and cut into 2-by 1/8-inch sticks (you should have about 1 cup).
• In a large sealable plastic bag combine orange sections, frisée, watercress, and jícama. Salad may be prepared up to this point 1 day ahead and chilled in plastic bag.
• Just before serving, add vinaigrette to plastic bag and shake to combine.

WATERCRESS AND JICAMA SALAD

Steps:

• Thinly slice the jicama and then cut into 1/8-inch wide strips. Combine the jicama and watercress in a bowl. In a separate bowl whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, salt and pepper. Pour over the salad and toss well to coat. Serve immediately on chilled plates.