Clementine Jicama Salad

Clementine Jicama Salad
Clementine Jicama Salad
Opposites attract in this colorful alternative to green salad. Ingredients with two completely different textures—juicy clementines and crunchy jicama—marry in a garlicky vinaigrette. With red onion, cilantro, and fresh cheese, each bite is a burst of cool.
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  • Served Person: Makes 8 (first course) servings
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  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon chopped garlic
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • Carbohydrate 17 g(6%)
  • Cholesterol 8 mg(3%)
  • Fat 15 g(23%)
  • Fiber 5 g(18%)
  • Protein 4 g(8%)
  • Saturated Fat 3 g(16%)
  • Sodium 91 mg(4%)
  • Calories 209

Preparation Mince and mash garlic to a paste with 1/2 teaspoon salt, then whisk together with lime juice, oil, sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Just before serving, add clementines, jicama, onion, and cilantro and gently toss. Season with salt. Sprinkle with cheese and pumpkin seeds. Cooks’ notes:•Vinaigrette can be made 4 hours ahead and kept at room temperature. •Clementines, jicama, and onion can be cut 4 hours ahead and chilled.

Preparation Mince and mash garlic to a paste with 1/2 teaspoon salt, then whisk together with lime juice, oil, sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Just before serving, add clementines, jicama, onion, and cilantro and gently toss. Season with salt. Sprinkle with cheese and pumpkin seeds. Cooks’ notes:•Vinaigrette can be made 4 hours ahead and kept at room temperature. •Clementines, jicama, and onion can be cut 4 hours ahead and chilled.