Saturday, April 25, 2009

Slice-n-Dice: Apple-Jicama Slaw

Apple -Jicama Slaw
from the Central Market Website

(Don't be put off by the name- I hate coleslaw and I loved this! )


1 Gala Apple , cored and sliced into thin strips
1/2 Jicama , peeled and sliced into strips
1/2 Poblano pepper, cored, seeded, and sliced into strips

Juice of 1 lime
1 TBSP Apple Cider Vinegar
1 TBSP sugar (or agave nectar)
1 tsp sea salt

Blackberries (1/2 to whole pint)
1/4 bunch cilantro , chopped
I added matchstick carrots; I think sliced fresh pineapple would be good as well.

Pwitty colors!

Slice your stuff!
Put pepper, carrots, jicama, apples into bowl.
Mix lime juice, apple cider vinegar, sugar and sea salt.
Pour over stuff in the bowl. Cover.
Chill for an hour to let the flavors blend. Right before serving stir in blackberries, cilantro and (possibly) pineapple.

Sweet, crunchy and a little spicy, I think that's me! I mean, this salad.

It would be great with fish or even backyard burgers. We tried this last night, and maybe for kids, make a separate bowl without the pepper or use peppers that are sweeter and less hot. Like a bell pepper. Although, it was not really that spicy, just flavorful. Whatever.

Serves 4-6 a dinky-do portion.

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