Avocado Orange And Jícama Salad Recipes

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.

Steps:

• With a sharp knife cut peel and pith from oranges. Working over a bowl, cut sections free from membranes and squeeze enough juice from membranes to measure 1/4 cup. In a bowl whisk together orange juice, curry powder, salt, cumin, sugar, and vinegar. Add oil in a stream, whisking until emulsified. Peel jícama and halve lengthwise. Thinly slice jícama crosswise and add to vinaigrette, tossing to combine. Halve, pit, and peel avocados and thinly slice crosswise.
• Lift jícama from vinaigrette and arrange on 4 plates with orange sections and avocado. Pour remaining vinaigrette over and around salads.

Steps:

• Peel and section 4 oranges; place in medium bowl. Add avocados and jicama; mix lightly.
• Grate zest, then squeeze juice from remaining orange. Discard all but 3 Tbsp. zest and 1/2 cup juice. Place reserved juice in small bowl. Add dressing; mix well. Add to salad; mix lightly.
• Sprinkle with cilantro and reserved zest.

Steps:

• Peel jicama and julienne by cutting into 1/4 inch thick slices, then stack and cut into 1/4 inch strips.
• Chop strips onto 2 inch sticks, place in a medium bowl.
• Remove peel and pith from oranges and cut into sections (hold over bowl or slice on a grooved board in order to retain juices).
• Add sections and juice into bowl with jicama.
• Squeeze remaining juice from orange membranes into separate small bowl, add jelly and blend.
• Pour jelly/juice over jicama and orange sections.
• Cut avocado into 1/2 inch dice, chop cilantro and red onion to your preferred size (not too big though).
• Toss with jicama and oranges and let stand 10 minutes or chill for 30 before serving.
• May be served over greens.

Steps:

• Peel jicama by cutting a thin slice off the top and bottom and paring sides with a small knife. Cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices, then cut slices into thin strips. Set aside.
• Cut avocados in half lengthwise. Insert the blade of a heavy knife in pit, twist to remove, and discard. Peel avocado halves. Squeeze lemon juice over avocados to prevent browning; set aside.
• Whisk together vinegar, oil, and salt and pepper to taste.
• Make a bed of jicama on four plates, and top each with an avocado half. Season lightly with salt and pepper, sprinkle with onion, and pour dressing into avocado cavities. The salad will "dress" itself when you cut into avocados.