Sweet Corn Jicama And Baby Spinach Salad With Tequila Lime Dressing Recipes

JICAMA-LIME SALAD

Steps:

• Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Stir 1/4 teaspoon salt into the water and return water to a rolling boil. Reduce heat to low, cover the saucepan, and cook until the moisture is absorbed completely, about 15 minutes. Remove pan from heat and let pan sit covered for 5 minutes more.
• Spread quinoa in a thin later on a platter and refrigerate to cool completely, at least 15 minutes.
• Mix jicama, coconut, pineapple, raisins, sweet onion, lime zest, lime juice, cilantro, and jalapeno pepper together in a large bowl; add cooled quinoa and toss. Season salad with salt and black pepper.
• Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until salad is completely chilled, about 30 minutes.

JICAMA-SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• In small bowl, mix dressing ingredients until well blended. Cover; refrigerate 1 hour to blend flavors.
• Peel jicama; cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices. With 1-inch heart-shaped cutter, cut out shapes from slices (about 1 cup hearts). In large bowl, gently toss jicama, pomegranate seeds and spinach.
• Just before serving, pour dressing over salad; toss gently to mix.

SPINACH SALAD WITH CHILI LIME DRESSING

Steps:

• If using bulk spinach, remove stems, wash, pat dry and tear into bite-sized pieces.
• Combine spinach, avocado and jicama in large bowl; set aside.
• Combine oil and next 6 ingredients in a jar; cover tightly and shake vigorously.
• Drizzle dressing over salad and toss gently to coat.
• Sprinkle with sunflower kernels; serve immediately.