Cranberry- Strawberry- Jicama Salad
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: Southern Living-Gloria Pleasants, Williamsburg, Virginia
Serves 8 peopleCategories: Salads- Salad Dressings
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup cranberry-orange relish
- 1 small shallot, peeled and chopped
- 2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 tsp. ground red pepper
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper
- 1 large jicama, peeled
- 2 (5oz.) pkg. gourmet mixed salad greens
- 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
- 1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries finely chopped
- 2 large navel oranges, peeled ad sectioned (optional)
- Garnish: shaved Pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese
Directions
- Process first 8 ingredients in a blender until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides.
- Cut jicama into cubes, or, if desired, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices, then cut with a 1 1/2-inch star-shaped cutter.
- Place jicama, salad greens, strawberries, cranberries, and, if desired, orange sections in a large bowl. Drizzle with vinaigrette, and gently toss to coat. Garnish, if desired.