Jícama Slaw Recipe-March 2024-www.zdask.com

Ingredients

Makes 8 servings

　　1 medium red onion, finely chopped (3/4 cup)

　　1 1/4 teaspoons salt

　　2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

　　1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

　　1 teaspoon sugar

　　1/4 teaspoon black pepper

　　2 1/2 pound jicama, peeled and cut into julienne strips (9 to 10 cups)

　　1/3 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro

Step 1

Soak onion in 1 cup cold water with 1/2 teaspoon salt 15 minutes (to make onion flavor milder). Drain in a sieve, then rinse under cold water and pat dry.

Step 2

Whisk together lime juice, oil, sugar, pepper, and remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl until combined well. Add onion, jicama, cilantro, and salt to taste and toss well.

　　Cooks' note:

　　· Jicama can be cut into julienne strips 6 hours ahead and chilled, covered.