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Jicama, Mixed Bell Pepper Salad with Red Wine Mustard Orange Vinaigrette

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I generally shop for my produce and vegetables at Fiesta. When I pass through the aisle I would see a lot of the new vegetables and root tubers which are not familiar to me, like Boniato (Cuban sweet potato ), Malanga root (which is similar to our elephant yam/kaachil) Scotch bonnet (pepper), Nopales (edible cactus leaves), prickly pear (edible cactus fruit), Jicama etc. Most of times I will pass through the aisles giving some glance to them. Sometimes I get adventurous and buy them. Last week I bought some Jicama to make salad. Salads helped a lot while I was pregnant with my little one. It helped in terms of reducing constipation and also controlling gestational diabetes, which I got during the pregnancy. Now I eat a portion of salad before eating my lunch which is rice. That will reduce the hunger and I won’t eat too much rice.
Jicama (Mexican turnip, Yam bean) is an edible root which is cultivated in South America. And this vegetable is used widely in Mexican cuisine in salads, salsa and other vegetables. It tastes somewhat a cross between apple and pear. Normally it is consumed as raw in salads. Only root is edible portion of that plant rest are toxic and even used as insecticide. In Wikipedia, it is mentioned that in India also it available and called Mishrikhand, and eaten during fasting in Bihar, It is also available in Bengal and Hyderabad.
I read that eating Jicama seems to be helping our body in many ways as it is low in calories and an excellent source of fiber, potassium, iron, calcium, and vitamins C and E. It also helps keep cholesterol levels under control and in turn may help protect against heart disease. It helps to boosts the immune system. Okay, if there is so much good in Jicama why don’t we try it? I did finally. My hubby cut jicama, red and green bell pepper, carrot, apple, radish and lettuce into bite size chunks. He always does that in the name of helping me.

In turn I made vinaigrette with red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, orange juice, shallot, salt, black pepper and olive oil. I didn’t add any sugar, and the only sweetness is from red wine vinegar and orange juice. It is really delicious dressing which goes well with the salad. If you are a salad lover try to find jicama you can have them as salad or shred them to make a slaw. Here goes the recipe.



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Print recipe from here


What you need

Jicama: 1no
Red bell pepper: 1 no
Green bell pepper: 1 no
Apple : 1no
Carrot: 2no
Radish: 3no
Lettuce: 3-4 leaves


For vinaigrette

Red wine vinegar: ¼cup
Olive oil: ¼cup
Orange juice: 2 tablespoon or half of one orange
Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon
Shallot/pearl onion: 1 no
Dijon mustard: ½ teaspoon
Black pepper: ½ teaspoon
Salt: ½ teaspoon or to taste

Yields: ½ cup + 2 tablespoon

How I made
First wash and peel the skin of jicama, carrot and then cut into bite size chunks. Wash the rest of vegetables and apples and cut into bite size pieces. In a bowl combine the vegetables so that every vegetable gets mixed well. If you have salad spinner in hand, takeout and use it now.
In the mean time combine all the ingredients for vinaigrette in a bowl or food processor or blender except olive oil. Spin or blend everything gradually pouring olive to combine and form smooth uniform vinaigrette. Transfer to a serving bowl. Mix the vinaigrette with vegetables just minute before serving.

Enjoy this crunchy healthy salad.

Preparation time: 5 minutes
Yield: 6 serving
Verdict: Crunchy yummy.
Will you make it again: Yes I will

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  1. Deb in Hawaii says

    I love jicama and I love this combination of ingredients, especially with that dressing too. Thanks for sharing it with Souper Sundays. 😉

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  2. a moderate life says

    Hi Swathi! I adore chopped salads like this, all crunchy good! I am really looking forward to harvesting veggies out of my garden and starting in on the summer salads. Jicama is one of those ingredients that you are like...hmmmm, perfect for salad! Thanks so much for hosting and posting on the hearth and soul hop! HUGS! alex

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  3. Jen says

    That looks great! I've never had jicama before, but I'm curious to check it out! Thanks for linking up with Made From Scratch Tuesday! Hope to see you back next week!

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  4. PERMANENT POSIES says

    This looks really good. I love jicama and put it in my salads a lot. Yours looks like a great one to try.

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  5. Sunshine And Smile says

    I never had Jicama before .. never even heard of it. Will have to look for it next time i go for grocery shopping. This is a great recipe. Thanks for sharing this with hearth and soul hop 🙂
    http://www.sunshineandsmile.com

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  6. G.Pavani says

    healthy n colourful salad..

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  7. Michele says

    Hi again Swathi 🙂 Thanks for bringing this great recipe to the hop!!! It looks like I'm not the only one who thinks it looks and sounds fabulous! Thanks for linking it to the hop.

    Michele@FitFoodista

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  8. Joanne says

    I love jicama and putting it in a salad like this is a great way to prepare it! Delicious.

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  9. Fathima says

    love the colorful salad!

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  10. Marelie says

    I love Jicama, we have this kind at home and even now that Im here, I often buy some. This is a different twist and I love it, especially now that Im trying to lose my weight.Thanks a lot for sharing

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  11. Reeni says

    I never tried jicama Swathi! You make it look so delicious and your dressing sounds tasty!

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  12. Coral says

    What a lovely space...........

    I'm following you now....Love it

    Foodeterian

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  13. Viki's Kitchen says

    I have shared some awards with you. Please accept them dear:)

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  14. Peggy says

    I love using jicama! I think it tastes almost like an apple sometimes!

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  15. Sensible Vegetarian says

    This sure is a lovely salad.

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  16. girlichef says

    Although I don't eat it very often, I really like Jicama...sounds lovely in this salad...and the vinaigrette sounds so good!

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  17. Julia says

    Very original and healthy salad! I love it. At this time in Spain is when we began to take more salads, wheather is better and more desirable. This is fantastic.

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  18. divya says

    Wow it looks sooo tempting ..

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  19. An Open Book says

    that is a completely new veg 2 me..interesting !

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  20. JishasKitchen says

    salad looks so healthy and very tempting..:)

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  21. Pegasuslegend says

    So healthy lovely salad!

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  22. Ann says

    Swathi, this is such a beautiful, healthy salad. I love the deep colors and flavors in this dish.

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  23. sinfullyspicy.com says

    Even I have never bought Jicama.After reading your writeup, I have learnt about it.Now I would love to try it.Salad looks colorful & healthy!

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  24. Shanavi says

    Spread looks dan inviting and a colourful salad..

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  25. Kalpana Sareesh says

    healthy colorful lovely crunchy salad...

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  26. Usha says

    Delicious salad ! Perfect for the summery days that we are having this week...

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  27. Sarah Naveen says

    Thats one awesome recipe..loved it!

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  28. Yummy Team says

    Wonderful pictures, Swathi..Healthy and delicious salad..

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  29. Elisabeth says

    Swathi-Thank you for your kind words and caring. It means a lot to me!
    I love Jicama, and your version of it for your salad, is so refreshing and delicious:DDD

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  30. Viki's Kitchen says

    Jicama is so new to me dear. That root seems a lot of healthy....salad looks so nutritious and yummm!

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  31. sanjeeta kk says

    Have not come across this root as yet. The salad looks refreshing.

    Lite Bite

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  32. notyet100 says

    looks so flavourful,luv the clicks too

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  33. Suja Sugathan says

    Delicious,healthy and colorful salad,interesting and yummy salad dressing.

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  34. Ben says

    Oh I love jicama! Great recipe.

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  35. Jaisy James says

    nice salad

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  36. Priya Sreeram says

    love the variety u bring to the table swathi- looks rollickin' good !

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  37. kaveri says

    Coming across jicama for the first time....Salad looks colorful and crunchy...

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  38. Suman Singh says

    Wow, salad looks colorful n healthy..

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  39. Priya says

    Never thought of buying jicama, salad looks super delicious and interesting..

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  40. Rani acharyulu says

    Wow,healthy salad.With wonderful healthy dip.So nice.

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  43. Curry Leaf says

    New to me.Never tried the Jicama.Looks so delish. If interested send it to NoCroutons Required at TinnedTomatoes.com. I too will be sending an entr for the same.

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  44. Sharmilee! :) says

    Colorful healthy n yummy

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  45. Nandini says

    Great burst of colour in the salad! It's healthy and nutritious!

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  46. sweethome says

    Looks colorful and delicious

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  47. SravsCulinaryConcepts says

    so colorful and wonderful salad !!

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  48. Vimitha Anand says

    Colorful and refreshing salad...

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  49. Priti says

    Looks so gud ...n colourful

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  50. Alea Milham says

    Jicama is one of my favorites! Your salad looks delightful - perfect for a spring day!

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  51. maiylah says

    Jicama is not a familiar term, but that image is! lol.
    we call them singkamas and we eat them raw (munching on them like an apple)...while a dormmate used to dip them in a bit of rock salt before she eats them.
    love your salad and dressing. definitely healthy!

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  52. Sonali Pradhan says

    wow...what a wonderful salad.....so colorful.....n thanks for sharing info on Jicama.....I would love to share some awards with u.....plz visit my space n accept it !

    http://onlyfishrecipes.blogspot.com/

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  53. savitha ramesh says

    Healthy salad.Love the sauce.Colourfull.

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  54. Angela says

    I have always thought about buying jicama but have never worked up the nerve. I will have to give it a go next time.

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  55. Kairali sisters says

    I see Jicama everytime i shop vegetables and used to wonder, how it tastes? This is a yummy salad with that kidilan dressing...Adipoli tto swathi...

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  56. Reshmi Mahesh says

    The bowl is full of colours....very healthy too...Thanks for sharing the info about jicama...

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