Apple Jicama Salad With Hatch Chile Dressing Recipes

SWEET AND CRUNCHY JICAMA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, parsley, honey and salt. Add the jicama, carrots, apple and sesame seeds. Toss well to coat everything in the dressing. Let the salad sit for 30 minutes at room temperature to allow the flavors to combine and the vegetables to soften slightly.

APPLE-JICAMA SALAD WITH HATCH CHILE DRESSING

Steps:

• For the dressing, place roasted chiles, cucumbers, cilantro, green onions, olive oil, vinegar and garlic into a food processor and puree until smooth.
• Add yogurt and mix well.
• Chill in the fridge for at least one hour.
• In a large bowl, toss Hatch chile, apple, jicama, tangerines and salad greens.
• Add just enough dressing to coat salad and toss.
• Top with nuts or sesame seeds.
• To roast the peppers, either put them under the broiler for a few minutes, watching until they begin to char. Or toast them on a stick over a gas burner. Once they're charred, popping them into a paper bag for a few minutes will make them easy to peel. "Cook time" listed is actually chilling time for the dressing.

GREEN APPLE, JICAMA, AND PRAWN SALAD WITH MINT, LEMONGRASS, AND DIJON DRESSING

Steps:

• Bring a small pot of water to boil. Cook shrimp in boiling water until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, 3 to 5 minutes; drain.
• Rinse shrimp with cold water to cool completely. Peel, devein, and slice shrimp in half lengthwise; set aside in a bowl.
• Toss apple, jicama, and carrots together in a large bowl.
• Place mint leaves, olive oil, sugar, vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, and lemongrass in a food processor. Pulse until blended but slightly chunky, about two 10-second intervals.
• Pour dressing over apple mixture; toss until well mixed. Cover salad and shrimp separately with plastic wrap; refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Mix shrimp into salad before serving; garnish with cilantro.