Jicama Romaine Salad Recipe

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Stephanie Homme and her family in Baton Rouge, Louisiana are real fans of jicama. “It’s a Mexican root vegetable that’s like a cross between a turnip and sweet potato,” she explains. “It’s juicy, sweet and adds crunch and heat to this wonderful salad with feisty Mexican flair.”

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Jicama Romaine Salad Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 15 min.
  • Yield: 8 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 4 cups torn romaine
  • 4 cups julienned peeled jicama
  • 2 medium tomatoes, cut into thin wedges
  • 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
  • CHILI PEPPER DRESSING:
  • 2 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon fat-free milk
  • 1 tablespoon sour cream
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • 1/4 cup chopped green chilies

Directions

  • In a large salad bowl, combine the romaine, jicama, tomatoes and cheese. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, milk, sour cream, garlic, oregano, cumin and hot sauce; stir in chilies. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 3/4 cup equals 67 calories, 2 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 7 mg cholesterol, 114 mg sodium, 10 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 3 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Jicama Romaine Salad in Light & Tasty December/January 2007, p45

Tip

Keeping Lettuce Fresh

To store lettuce to keep it crisp and fresh, wash lettuce in cold water and drain very well. Use a “salad spinner” or pat it dry with paper towels. Store in a resealable plastic bag or airtight container with a dry paper towel in the bottom to absorb any leftover moisture. (Be certain to replace the towel if it gets wet.) For extra-crispy salads, you may want to use a lettuce variety like romaine that’s naturally more crisp.

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Reviewed on Feb. 05, 2011 by MoMc1963

This was a delicious Mexican twist on a lettuce salad. I paired it with chipotle turkey burgers, and it was the perfect complement between the hot juicy burgers and the cool crispy salad. I used full-fat mayo and sour cream for full flavored taste, and to help cool down the heat from the chipotle peppers. I also added sliced radishes, a squeeze of lime juice, and skipped the green chilies because I wanted the salad to be made up of all fresh ingredients. Thanks for sharing your delicious recipe!

 
 

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