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    Home » Salads and Dressings » Pineapple Jicama Salad

    Pineapple Jicama Salad

    Published: Apr 30, 2015 · Modified: Jul 20, 2019 by Elaine · This post may contain Amazon affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This blog generates income via ads · Leave a Comment

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    Sweet, with a little bit of heat! Fabulous flavours from the Southwest combine in this crisp and crunchy Pineapple Jicama Salad. Sweet pineapple, creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, jicama and pumpkin seeds tossed in cilantro lime vinaigrette make a healthy salad that complements spicy meals!

    Pineapple Jicama Salad arranged on a square white plate with avocado slices

    This Pineapple Jicama Salad pairs well with Tex-Mex flavours, so serve it alongside burritos, enchiladas or your other favourites spicy meals.  Crunchy jicama and fresh, juicy pineapple on a bed of crisp greens, topped with crisp cucumber and creamy avocado makes a refreshing salad. It's tossed with a fabulous Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette!

    Paleo Pineapple Jicama Salad on a square plate. Mixed green topped with pineapple chunks, thinly sliced jicama, cucumber and sliced avocado.

    What is Jicama?

    Jicama–it’s that insignificant looking tuber that the grocery store clerks always have to look up to find the code. What it can do to a salad, however, is not insignificant!

    Jicama is an edible root vegetable native to Mexico and Central America. It's sometimes called a Mexican potato or Mexican turnip. It has a papery beige exterior and creamy white flesh. While it is mostly water, it is an excellent source of fibre, antioxidants and Vitamin C that adds interest to salads.

    I first tried jicama (pronounced “hick-ah-mah”or HEE-kah-mah.") in Mexico. It was served on the beach in a plastic cup, sliced like french fries and soaked in fresh lime juice. Its crunchiness, together with the tartness of the lime, made a refreshing guilt-free snack.

    Two small plates filled with Pineapple Jicama Salad

    Ready to make this Southwest-style Pineapple Jicama Salad? Here's what you'll need:

    🛒 Ingredients

    • ½ fresh pineapple, peeled, cored, and chunked
    • 1 jicama, peeled and julienned
    • 4 cups mixed greens
    • 1 avocado, peeled, pitted and sliced
    • ½ cucumber, thinly sliced
    • 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds, toasted and tossed with ½ teaspoon oil and ¼ teaspoon dried chili flakes

    For Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette:

    • 2 serrano peppers, seeded and minced
    • 2 tbsp lime juice, freshly squeezed
    • 1 tsp lime zest
    • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
    • ½ cup cilantro, minced
    • ½ tsp sea salt
    • ½ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
    • ¼ cup olive oil, extra-virgin

    🔪 Instructions

    This Pineapple Jicama Salad is a simple 3-step recipe.

    1. Whisk the Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette ingredients together ahead of time.
    2. Toss the jicama and pineapple with the vinaigrette and allow it to sit for an hour or so before scattering over the greens to allow the flavours to blend.
    3. Add sliced cucumber and avocado and sprinkle with spicy pepitas (pumpkin seeds) and serve.

    How do you cut jicama?

    If it is large, the easiest way to attack it is to cut it in half first, then peel it. You can use a spiralizer or a julienne peeler to cut it into thin shoestrings.

    🍽 Serving suggestions

    This Pineapple Jicama Salad is delicious served with any of the following meals. Its bright, refreshing flavours provide a great contrast to spicy Southwestern dishes.

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    Pineapple Jicama Salad arranged on a square white plate with avocado slices

    Pineapple Jicama Salad

    This Southwestern style salad features sweet pineapple and crunchy jicama. It's sweet with a little heat! Toss it with a flavourful Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette.
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    Course: Salad
    Cuisine: American, Mexican, Tex-Mex
    Prep Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 363kcal
    Author: Elaine
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    Ingredients

    Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette

    • 2 serrano peppers, seeded and minced
    • 2 tablespoon lime juice, freshly squeezed
    • 1 teaspoon lime zest
    • 2 tablespoon rice vinegar
    • ½ cup cilantro, minced
    • ½ teaspoon sea salt
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
    • ¼ cup olive oil, extra-virgin

    Salad

    • ½ fresh pineapple, peeled, cored, and chunked
    • 1 jicama, peeled and julienned
    • 4 cups mixed greens
    • 1 avocado, peeled, pitted and sliced
    • ½ cucumber, thinly sliced
    • 2 tablespoon pumpkin seeds, toasted and tossed with ½ teaspoon oil and ¼ teaspoon dried chili flakes

    Instructions

    • Whisk the vinaigrette ingredients together.
    • Add the prepared pineapple and jicama to the vinaigrette and set aside to allow it to marinate.
    • Just before serving, put the greens in a bowl or on a platter and top with the jicama-pineapple mix. Arrange the cucumber and avocado slices on top. Sprinkle with toasted chili pumpkin seeds and serve immediately.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 363kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 315mg | Potassium: 794mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 820IU | Vitamin C: 107mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 2.4mg
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