Jicama and Orange Salad with Citrus-Cumin Vinaigrette
- 2 oranges
- 1 jicama (about 1 1/2 pounds), peeled and julienned
- 3 ounces baby spinach, rinsed
- Citrus-Cumin Vinaigrette (recipe follows)
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- Freshly ground pepper
- Pinch of coarse salt
- (makes 3/4 cup)
- Cut both ends off the oranges, and remove the peel and pith.
- Slice the fruit crosswise into 1/4-inch rounds, and remove seeds.
- Transfer the slices to a large bowl, and combine with the jicama and spinach.
- Toss with the vinaigrette, and serve.
- Toast the cumin seeds in a small skillet over medium-high heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat; cool slightly.
- Finely grind in a spice grinder.
- Blend all the ingredients until smooth.
- Refrigerate, covered, up to 3 days.
- (Per serving)
- Calories: 144
- Fat: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Carbohydrate: 27g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Protein: 3g
- Fiber: 7g
oranges, jicama, baby spinach, cumin, cumin seeds, orange juice, lemon juice, extravirgin olive oil, honey, mustard, freshly ground pepper, salt
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/jicama-and-orange-salad-with-citrus-cumin-vinaigrette-392339 (may not work)