Jicama-Apple Slaw
Crunchy jicama and apple plus oranges and avocado combine in this crisp and refreshing dairy-free slaw.

Prep Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
6 servings, generous 1 cup each
Ingredients
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1/3 cup packed chopped fresh cilantro, plus leaves for garnish
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint, plus leaves for garnish
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1-2 tablespoons minced jalapeno pepper
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1 teaspoon sugar
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3/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
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1/4 cup lime juice
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1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
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1 1-pound jicama, (see Note)
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1 tart green apple, cored (not peeled)
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2 navel oranges
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2 avocados, diced
Directions
1.
Place 1/3 cup cilantro, 2 tablespoons mint, jalapeno to taste, sugar, salt, cumin and lime juice in a food processor. Process until finely chopped, about 30 seconds, stopping once to scrape down the sides. With the motor running, add oil through the feed tube in a slow, steady stream until the dressing is well combined. Transfer the dressing to a large bowl. Do not clean the processor, but change to the shredding disk.
2.
Using a small, sharp knife, carefully peel jicama, making sure to remove both the papery brown skin and the layer of fibrous flesh just underneath. Cut the jicama and apple into pieces that will fit comfortably through your processor's feed tube. Shred the jicama and apple in the processor. Add to the bowl with the dressing.
3.
Using a sharp knife, remove the peel and pith from the orange. Working over the bowl with the slaw (to catch any juice), cut the orange segments from the surrounding membranes, letting them drop into the bowl. Squeeze any remaining juice into the slaw. (Discard membranes and peel.) Add avocados; gently toss to combine. Serve immediately, garnished with cilantro and mint leaves.
Tip:
Note: Jicama is a round root vegetable with thin brown skin and white crunchy flesh. It has a slightly sweet and nutty flavor and can be found in the produce section from November to May.
Nutrition information
Calories 288, Total Fat 20 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Monounsaturated Fat 10 g, Sodium 296 mg, Carbohydrate 29 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 3 g, Potassium 584 mg. Daily Values: Vitamin C 120%. Exchanges: Fruit 2,Fat 4.5.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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